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OBITUARIES
OF BLESSED MEMORY

48 | FEBRUARY 18 • 2021 

was part of the first wave of 
occupation troops in Japan. 
After his time in the service, 
he attended Wayne State 
University and eventually 
Eastern Michigan University 
(Michigan State Normal 
College) and graduated in 
1952 with a degree in edu-
cation. He taught English at 
various schools in Detroit for 
many years, earned a master’s 
degree in education before 
enrolling and graduating 
from law school at Wayne 
State University. 
He was licensed, admitted 
to the bar association and 
began practicing law in 1968; 
he had an extraordinary career 
as a criminal defense attorney 
and appellate lawyer for more 
than 50 years. He felt blessed 
to have had two successful 
careers that he loved. 
Gerald met and married 
Sandra Sussman in 1961. 
He loved Sandi dearly. They 
lived in Detroit on Stratford 
Road. In 1968, they had their 
first child, Jeffrey; and in 
1971, they had their second 
child, Matthew. They moved 
to the suburbs and raised 
their two children. 
Gerald loved spending 
time with his family. He also 
loved his work and cher-
ished the relationships he 
established and maintained 
throughout his life. He loved 
being a father. One of his 
great passions was witnessing 
the sunset in Petoskey, where 
he had another residence 
for 28 years, enjoying many 
years since childhood in this 
wonderful town Up North. 
He welcomed four beau-
tiful grandchildren into his 
family during the last 20 
years and loved Zachary, 
Mallory, Noah and Lorelai. 

Gerald was a kind, gra-
cious and faithful man filled 
with humility, pride in his 
family and a tenacious, 
passionate desire for life in 
everything he did. He was a 
teacher, mentor, guide and 
respected authority in both 
of his careers as well as at 
home, within his community 
and family. Being Jewish was 
also important to him and 
his strong faith was apparent 
to anyone who knew him. He 
truly was a mensch. He lived 
to 92 years of age and died 
peacefully with his family 
around him. May his memo-
ry be a blessing. 
Mr. Lorence is survived by 
his wife of 60 years, Sandra 
Sussman Lorence; sons and 
daughters-in-law, Geff and 
Pepi Lorence, and Matthew 
and Hannah Lorence; grand-
children, Mallory Lorence, 
Zach Lorence, Noah Lorence 
and Lorelai Lorence.
He was the devoted son of 
the late Elemer and the late 
Shari Lorinczi. 
Interment was at Clover 
Hill Park Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

LILLIAN PRICE, 
83, of Oak Park, 
died Feb. 6, 2021. 
She is survived 
by her daughters 
and son-in-
law, Adrienne and George 
McClintock, and Alison 
Price; son, Brian Price; 
grandson, Nolan McClintock; 
many loving nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends. 
Mrs. Price was the loving 
sister of the late Selma Fisch, 
the late Betty Strickstein, and 
the late Dee Dee Meyers. 
Interment was at Adat 

David Burleson, 68, of Atlanta Georgia 
died Feb.7, 2021. He was the son of 
the late Lucy and Tex Burleson. He is 
survived by his sisters Nancy (Dave) 
Crane of Georgia and Susan (the late 
Jim) Costello of Florida; as well as his fi
 ve 
nephews Eric, Matthew, Stephen, Adam and Kevin. 

David’s death was due to the result of complications following 
a fall in his home. 

David grew up in Oak Park MI (OPHS class of ‘70), attended 
the University of Michigan and WSU. He moved to Houston 
TX for some years and later settled in Atlanta. He remained 
friends with many of his schoolmates across the country and 
loved visiting with them and keeping up with their families. He 
was a caring person and generous with his time. He could tell a 
great story and loved to laugh and revisit old hilarious common 
experiences. Considering David wasn’t Jewish (though new 
acquaintances disbelieved him) he would be tickled to know 
about this obit in the Jewish News. He will be missed deeply by 
his family and his many friends who loved and cherished him.

Contributions in his memory may be made to:

LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH, 2585 CHANTILLY DR., ATLANTA, GA 30324

He will be cremated in Atlanta and buried in the Detroit area at 
the end of the summer when family and friends will be able to 
gather and remember his life.

DAVID BURLESON

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