All Entries in the "Memorials" Category
Remembering Wally Marks | 1931-2009
PSR-LA had the privilege of honoring the late Wally Marks, and his wife of 50 years and partner in activism, Suzy Marks, at our gala dinner in 2004. Wally was a beloved and respected peace activist in Los Angeles, and he will be deeply missed. His mission to donate all of his considerable real estate [...]
Remembering Professor James Curren Warf (1917-2008)
PSR-LA was saddened by the loss of Dr. James Curren Warf, who passed away November 7, 2008. Following is a tribute to Dr. Warf written by his son, PSR-LA Board President Curren Warf M.D.
In Loving Tribute To Shirley Magidson, 1925-2008
PSR-LA is saddened by the news that our long-time friend and board member Shirley Magidson passed away on June 26th after a long illness. We will miss her kindness, loyalty, generosity, and the wonderful wry sense of humor she brought to matters both large and small. PSR-LA was fortunate to celebrate Shirley’s accomplishments last year when we honored her with our 2007 Healing the Planet Award.
We Celebrate the Life of Dr Saul Niedorf, 1931 – 2008
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our great friend and comrade Dr. Saul Niedorf, a beloved child and adolescent psychiatrist and long time member and supporter of Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles. Saul passed away on the morning of March 17, in his fiftieth year of practicing medicine. Well-known for [...]
Remembering Sol Londe M.D., 1904-2004
A founding member of Physicians for Social Responsibility in 1961, Sol Londe M.D. died this past October. Also, a long-time Los Angeles chapter board member, and frequent author in these pages, Sol led a prestigious pediatric career in addition to brilliantly fulfilling his “social responsibilities.” Long affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis, Sol pioneered [...]