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He graduated from Rice 
University in 1985 and 
received a master’s degree 
in anthropology from the 
University of Michigan-
Ann Arbor in 1986. Howard 
attended medical school 
at the University of Texas 
Medical Branch in Galveston, 
graduating in 1990; and 
he did his residency in 
psychiatry at the University 
of Michigan, Ann Arbor. 
He practiced psychiatry for 
more than 30 years at the 
V.A. Medical Center in Ann 
Arbor, caring for thousands of 
veterans. 
Howard had many interests 
and passions, including 
antiques, art, collectibles, 

design and architecture and 
a particularly deep interest 
and knowledge of Guatemala 
and its culture. He was the 
proud owner of an Alden 
Dow midcentury home 
and carefully restored and 
maintained it to remain true 
to the time in which it was 
built.
Howard is survived by his 
dear friends, Angi and David 
Lutes; their son, John; his 
brother, Cliff Shapiro (Doreen 
Ludemann); his sister, Barbara 
Lipkin (Alan); sister-in-law, 
Janet Allen Shapiro; many 
nieces and nephews. 
Donations in memory 
of Howard can be made 
to National Public Radio, 

Rice University, UNICEF 
or a charity of your choice. 
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman 
Chapel.

c. 1960

LESLIE LASZLO 
TERNER, born 
Jan. 4, 1933, in 
Szihalom (a small 
town in Hungary 
located about 80 
miles from 
Budapest), passed 
away on April 29, 
2024, at the age of 
91. He died of 
natural causes, 
peacefully in his 
home. 
Orphaned as a result 
of World War II and the 

Holocaust, he made his way 
to America in January 1957 
and went on to live the true 
American dream with his 
wife and children in West 
Bloomfield. He leaves behind 
an inspiring legacy of strength 
and determination, love 
and an incredibly close and 
grateful family. 
He is survived by his 
wife of 58 years, Barbara; 
his sister, Rachel Breier in 
Israel; five children and their 
spouses/partners; and 13 
grandchildren. 
Contributions may be made 
to a charity of one’s choice. 
Arrangements by Dorfman 
Chapel.

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