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DAVID ALLAN 
LAVERDIERE, 69, 
passed away Sept. 
16, 2021. 
He was born on 
June 3, 1952, and 
proudly served his country in 
the U.S. Army for more than 
25 years; he retired as a major.
Mr. Laverdiere is survived 
by his loving wife, Grace 
(Levett) Laverdiere. He was 
the proud father of Zach 
Laverdiere. 
Contributions may be 
made to the American 
Cancer Society, the 
Americans with Diabetes 
Association or a 
charity of your choice. 
Arrangements by Sullivan 
Funeral Directors, 
sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

WILLIAM 
GEORGE 
LAWSON, 64, of 
Bloomfield Hills, 
died Sept. 16, 
2021. 
He was a dedicated and 
committed caregiver for 
his father and his mother, a 
lover of all things sports and 
athletics: football, basketball 
and baseball. He also loved 
to cook. 
Mr. Lawson is survived 
by his brother, John Arden 
Lawson. He was the beloved 
son of the late Harold and 
the late Ellin Lawson
Interment was at 
Beth El Memorial Park. 
Contributions may be 
made to Temple Beth 
El, Ellin and Harold 

Lawson Youth Institute, 
7400 Telegraph Road, 
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, 
tbeonline.org/donation-
page. Arrangements by Ira 
Kaufman Chapel.

JANICE A. 
FELDMAN 
MELTZER, 70, 
born June 9, 
1951, passed 
away Aug. 8, 
2021, in Tucson, Ariz. 
Born in Detroit, Janice 
received her nursing degree 
and practiced for several 
years in Los Angeles; she 
then switched to event 
planning for major concerts 
and sporting events. 
She was always traveling 
around the world and taking 

wonderful pictures of her 
adventures. Being a talented, 
gifted artist since childhood, 
she created glass art full 
time and was invited to start 
teaching. Her unique glass 
artwork was displayed and 
sold at several venues.
Always upbeat and 
positive, she was beloved 
by all. Janice will forever 
be remembered and missed 
for her bubbly, fun, loving 
personality and her kind, 
thoughtful, supportive and 
generous spirit.
Mrs. Meltzer is survived 
by her loving sisters and 
brother, Carolyn Feldman, 
Ellen (Robert) Fenkell and 
Mark (Marianne) Feldman; 
her many loved nephews, 
niece, great-nephew, great-

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Serving each family.
Consoling each heart.
For 105 years.