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…Obituaries FRED LAX Family and friends please join us for a memorial gathering in honor of our father, Fred Lax, who passed on February 4, 2011. His burial took place in Jerusalem, Israel accompanied by his daughter Nancy Lax and his , son Michael Lax. Mr. Lax was a decorated WW II veteran and was founder and former owner of F. Lax Construction Co. The memorial will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Fleischman Senior Residence, 6710 W. M...…
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…Enduring are his deeds. Enduring are his words. "We are all trustees of our Jewish heritage... with an obligation to cherish it, improve it and guard its future." MAX M. FISHER 1908-2005 His life was a blessing, his work a legacy. The Detroit community, the nation, and all of Israel mourn his passing. His name will always be synonymous with tzedakah, righteousness, generosity, and advocacy for the Jewish people around the world. He was be...…
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…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 This humble man from simple roots grew into a graceful giant of the Jewish and secular worlds. CC He brought an optimism to challenges born from his unshaken confidence in the dignity of all people. He would see the brightness of the future while others were consumed only with the darkness of the moment. — Alan E. Schwartz 3/10 2005 9 …
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 Mourning Max Funeral service pays tribute to Detroit's "quiet diplomat." HARRY KIRSBAUM StaIf Writer H e'll never be replaced. A man like Max M. Fisher comes along once in a lifetime. Philanthropist, Zionist and fund-raiser extraordinaire, his life of service to those in need gave hope to millions of people around the world and gave an international voice to the Detroit Jewish community. Mr. Fisher ...…
…Daddy never believed in telling us what to do, but by his actions, he was able to instill in all of us a sense of community, compassion for others and a duty to help those less fortunate, no matter what the cause. — Jane Sherman A Man of Incredible Openness Overcome by emotion, young pallbearers embrace. U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge "'Hello, Scarlett,' he said. 'Hello, Rhett,' Damon Keith of Detroit spoke of Mr. Fisher's she rep...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 MOURNING MAX from page 11 U.S. Sen. Carnevin, his wife, Barbara, and U.S. Rep. Sander Levin arrive at the funeral. U.S. Circuit Judge Damon Keith, left, delivered one of the eulogies. Survivors our city, nation and the Jewish people — to care deeply about those who are in pain." Alan E. Schwartz, a Detroit attorney, described Mr. Fisher as "an optimist and a visionary who planned for a better future...…
…Clinginess is bad for a relationship but... GREAT for a car. People who test drive a Saab usually buy one... The True Measure like the measure of a man like Max M. Fisher? His wealth was tangible; he weighed in at 383 on the Forbes 400 list of America's wealthiest with a fortune estimated at $775 million. His influ- ence was prodigious; he had the ability to dial Washington and Jerusalem and speak directly to the U.S. president and Israeli...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 Detroit Jewry's atnarc Memorial Award winner. "Sure, I know a little bit about that," he answered, grinning. A power broker yet humble, Max came to know and consult with many of Israel's major political and military figures; in Max, they saw the diaspora's unofficial envoy. Max was at peace under hospice care when he died last week in his bedroom, not far from the den where I had the rare opportunity s...…
…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK from page 14 plot at Clover Hill Memorial Park in Birmingham. He was born in Pittsburgh and had the means to live anywhere, but Max never wavered in his love for Detroit, to which he came in 1930 from Ohio to join his father William's oil recycling business. "The request for Max to be buried at Mt. Herzl stands as ample testimony to what he has meant to the State of Israel and to the Jewish people around the world," said on...…
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…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 Growing Up William and Mollie Fisher with their two oldest children, Gail and Max, 1912 With Max Max Fisher's sisters share childhood memories of family devotion. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer any knew Max Fisher as a visionary, a Jewish and civic leader, a political adviser and magnanimous philanthropist. But to Anne Rose of West Bloomfield he was "just a great guy — a wonderful per- son who...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 We were , Blessed Max Fisher's daughter and son reminisce about their "Daddy." Max and Marjorie Fisher, 2000 HARRY KIRSBAUM Staff Writer notables "This is not just a sad day, but it is a day to celebrate that which has been such a giving lift. To whom much is given from whom much is expected. And he certainly lived up to that." — Gov. Jennifer Granholm 3/10 2005 18 n the world stage, Max M. F...…
…"On any issue, he'd bring down a satel- Final Thoughts lite, get feedback, adjust the credibility scale Final funeral arrangements were being made then throw him back up," Phillip said. as this interview took place, and the phone "Those that had no credibility at the Sherman household in were just floating around." Franklin was ringing every few And he was very vocal about minutes, a tribute to their father who had no credibility, Jane and may...…
…FOR THE AGES AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 AND THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM Note with profound sorrow the loss of MAX M. FISHER Max Was The Key Max Fisher, a visionary leader, was distinguished by his singular dedication to Israel and the Jewish people. "No, the water isn't different in Detroit. The difference is Max Fisher. "How could we otherwise explain to the outside world the disproporti...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 Acumen Business From the oil refinery to the boardroom to the community, Max Fisher's quiet trust was legendary. Friends and business associates: A. Alfred Taubman and Max M. Fisher uotables "Every pore of him was con- structive. He could criticize things but was always look- ing for something positive, to make it better." — Former Secretary of State George Shultz or Max M. Fisher, it all started ...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 BUSINESS ACUMEN from page 21 applied that principle in his philanthropic work, but in business as well. He was never aiming for the short-term dollar. He always looked at the long-term goal in any of his business dealings." Six years later, the group sold the property for an estimated $1 billion. Taubman and Fisher had previously built the Riverfront Apartments in downtown Detroit and subsequently wer...…
…Max M. Fisher Absorbing His Teachings "Like countless others, my understanding and appreciation of both southeast Michigan and the world at large changed appreciably once I met Max Fisher. "By the time I made Max's acquaintance, his time on Earth had already long exceeded what most of us would consider a "working career" Yet he savored every day, eager to make new acquaintances, gain new knowledge and complete new tasks as he put the finishi...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 Turnaround Max Fisher helped inspire a new way for suburbanites to embrace the central city. notables 'Max Fisher was a unique individual whose contribu- tions to America, the Jewish people and the Jewish. State of Israel are the legacy of his 96 years. His was a man of dedication, commitment and vision who believed in the strength of Americas democracy and cared for the welfare ofJews everywhere. Max...…
…Be a part of Federation's Women's Campaign and Education Department 8th annual Women's Seder He Lived Tzedakah "In the world of Jewish volunteer lead- ers, Max Fisher was a giant. He was known to all — whether heads of state in Israel or the United States, or the leadership of the Jewish and general HOWARD communities in the RIEGER United States — as a prime mover, ac someone who made things happen. Max Fisher cared about the Jewish people...…
…Max and Menjorie Fisher at the 1998 dedication of the Fisher College of Business All of us at the Fisher College of Business celebrate the life and legacy of Max. M. Fisher. We will miss his vision, leadership and ability to bring people together for great purpose. He left a significant impression on the world of business and a brighter future for our students. 1- ia O T 1 1 4 SFA1E UNTIVERSITY FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS …
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908-2005 Art for Detroit's Sake Max Fisher's philanthropic largesse leaves a lasting mark on the Motor City's cultural jewels. The Max M. Fisher Music Center opened in October 2003. potables "We pay tribute to a man who, like the first king of Israel, stood higher than any of his people. He has been the respected spokesman of American Jewry to the leaders of Israel from the days of David Ben-Gurion. "He has ...…
…FOR THE AGES Max M. Fisher, 1908 - 2005 ART from page 27 probing. 'Why don't you redesign this? Why don't you do that?' he would say. He viewed the project as one of the city's anchors, like Comerica Park, Ford Field and the Opera House. The educational aspects of the proj- ect were very important to him. He was always thinking of the well being of Detroit and the education of inner-city children. The great center that resulted satisfied hi...…
