Sander A. Kushner
Died July 25, 2016
SUTTONS BAY - Dr. Sander
(Sandy) Kushner, age 81, passed away July 25, 2016 at home surrounded by his
loving family.
Beloved husband of Kathy
(late Elinor Kushner); devoted father of Dr. Marla Kushner (Robert Sawyer) of
Chicago, Illinois, Wendy Weckstein (Dr. Sander) of Traverse City, Michigan and
Dr. David Kushner (Stefanie) of Middleton, Wisconsin; loving step father to
Michelle Gerard (Christian) and T.J. Swoveland (Dr. Laura Susick) and loving
grandfather of Jordan and Noah Sawyer, Ethan, Devin and Taylor Weckstein, and
Alex, Rachel and Emily Kushner; dear brother of Eilene Gerofsky (Merrill) of
London, Ontario; Karen Roth of New York, NY. Beloved Uncle to Steven Gerofsky
(Heather), Robert Gerofsky and Keith Gerofsky and Jonathon Roth (Lisa Price),
Mathew Roth (Stephanie King).
Adored and respected by
his family and countless friends, colleagues and patients, Sandy was a pillar
of the medical community in Detroit and Sutton’s Bay for more than 55 years. He
graduated from Des Moines Osteopathic Medical School in 1960.
After graduating he owned
and ran a flourishing family practice in the Detroit area. He then moved to Sutton’s Bay, Michigan where
he practiced Urgent Care Medicine. He
was a clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic
Medicine and the recipient of prestigious honors and awards for his teaching
and contributions to the field of Osteopathic Family Medicine.
When he was not spending
quality time with his family and dear friends you would find him on his
sailboat, Celestial, on the tennis court or pruning his roses in his
garden. He loved Classical Music, Jazz
and Barbara Streisand!
Services will be held on
Thursday July 28, 2016 at 11:00am at The Ira Kaufman Chapel, 18325 W. Nine Mile
Rd. Southfield, Michigan 48075. Telephone 248-569-0020. Additional Memorial service will be held in
Sutton’s Bay tbd.
Donations may be sent to
the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice education & research
foundation, restricted fund for Sander A. Kushner, DO, FACOFP 330 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 1, Arlington Heights, IL
60005 or go to www.acofpfoundation.org and select Memorial Giving.
Please share condolences and
memories with the Kushner family below:
Sandy - a wonderful treat to have in our neighborhood and community. Quiet spoken, loved his family and his pets. He loved walking his new doggie, Brandie. Looked forward to our fun conversations walking our pets. Will miss you Sandy. Thank you for brightening the world. RIP. Love, prayers and thoughts of sympathy to loved ones.
ReplyDeleteDr. Kushner was the first physician I saw after moving to Suttons Bay. He was so kind, very knowledgeable and patient. Very easy to talk to because he would just sit back and really listen. I had some other occasions to visit his office and he always took as much time as needed and never made me feel rushed or hurried to see the next patient. He always made sure I understood everything he told me and patiently answered all my questions. He was an excellent physician and will be sorely missed. RIP Dr. Kushner. So sorry Kathy and family for your loss.��
ReplyDeleteOver the past five years or so, it was our pleasure to have known Sandy, primarily as a fellow tennis enthusiast. But from that modest exposure, we found him to be an exceptionally warm and considerate man. We also were fortunate to share a memorable sunny afternoon sailing with Sandy and Kathy on his beloved Celestial. Despite this limited contact, he left a deep and positive impression on both of us.
ReplyDeleteOur sincere condolences to Kathy and all the others he left behind.
Kathy Vezina and Don Thomas
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of Mr. Kushner. I hope a passage at Revelation 21:4 brings comfort where it says, "and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." Your family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteIt was an honor to work alongside Dr. Sandy Kushner serving those in need in our community as he volunteered at Traverse Health Clinic. His kind, patient centered, skilled approach to patient care elevated the professionalism and patient advocacy at our clinic. He mentored many medical students. It was a great privilege to know him. Thank you Sandy. Lynn Swan MD and the staff at Traverse Health Clinic.
ReplyDeleteKathy and all the Kushner family- it is with deep sadness that we will miss Sandy. It is with great joy we will remember Sandy as our caring and kind friend. It is also with a special fondness that we remember our friend,Sandy,who had the strongest of good character and the highest of convictions. May all of the good memories you have of Sandy be with you forever. Our prayers are with all of you, Vic and Jean Peterson
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