Obituary of Dr. David B. Meltzer

Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Thursday, August 25, 2005, Dr. David B. Meltzer, B.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.D.C. of London in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Livia Meltzer (1990), survived and lovingly remembered by his son Alan Meltzer of London; daughter Sari Meltzer, her husband Alan Park and grandson Josh Park of Houston, Texas; and companion Ruth Fink of London. Dr. Meltzer was a hematologist and oncologist at St. Joseph's Health Centre for nearly 35 years. He practiced medicine with the highest standards of intelligence, compassion and good humour, always sharing those qualities with all privileged to know and love him. Next to family and friends, Dr. Meltzer loved words and word play, and he was an inveterate punster and cruciverbalist. An active and enegetic man, he was an avid cyclist, swimmer and golfer. A little over a year ago, he was very proud to cash in his hole in one insurance on the 16th hole at Sunningdale Golf Club, where he was a member for 32 years. Funeral service will be held at Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colborne St.) on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 2 pm with Rabbi Joel Wittstein officiating. Interment Restmount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in David's memory may consider The Dr. David & Zivia Anne Meltzer Nursing Professional Development Fund, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London. Online condolences www.loganfh.ca Services: