Ronald Shlensky Obituary

Dr. Ronald Shlensky, M.D., J.D., FAPA, FACFP, noted psychiatrist and lawyer passed away July 28, 2006, as a result of being struck by a car as he was walking his dog near his home of the last 27 years in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Shlensky is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Evely Laser Shlensky; his son, Lincoln Shlensky; daughters, Sheba Lux and Aviva Goldfarb; son-in-law, Andrew Goldfarb; grandchildren, Jared Lux, Eli Lux, Soloman Goldfarb and Celia Goldfarb; sister, Gerry (Richard) Freibrun. Dr. Shlensky was born in Chicago, graduated from Purdue University and University of Illinois Medical School. He practiced Psychiatry in Chicago and was a Professor at Northwestern University Medical School. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University, was a fellow American College of Forensic Psychiatry, and Founder American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Shlensky and his family moved to Santa Barbara in 1979. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services have already been held.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 13, 2006.
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Our condolences to you and the family.

Neal Arnove

August 14, 2006

Dear Evely,

Please accept my sincere sympathy for your terrible loss. Although many years have passed since Ron and I spoke about our careers and families, I recall him as a remarkable man. Your family will always be remembered fondly. When I mentioned this obituary to my younger son, he recalled the family's pet monkey! How long ago, but not forgotten



May you find comfort and peace from all your friends.

Brenda Solomon

August 14, 2006

I have created a memorial Web site for my dad, Ron, which includes some of the eulogies and reflections offered at his funeral and afterwards, as well as some articles about him that have appeared in the press. It is located www.ronaldshlensky.com.

Lincoln Shlensky

August 13, 2006

Our condolences to you and the family.

Arthur & Rosalie Holub

August 13, 2006

To Ev and the "Kids" and the rest of the family, As Ron's old tennis partner and ex neighbor when you all lived in Glencoe, We are deeply sadened by what happened. Words alone can not express our feelings and I remember many "One on One" conversations with Ron in the Sauna after tennis and at the boating beach. All my family's love goes out to you people. The Schienbergs

Marv Schienberg

August 13, 2006

My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I graduated from Lindblom HS with Ron and will always remember him as a fine young boy/man. I also was in the medical field as a nurse retiring from Rush.

Marilyn Strobel Dort

August 13, 2006

Dear Evely and family,



While our lives went in different

directions, we often thought of you

and Ronnie.Whether parties at your house

or ours, your brief stop off

in Glenwood Springs, or our visit

to your home, when Neal and me were

looking at schools,there are always

fond memories, of being with y'all.

Where have all the years gone....??



We share your pain.



Love, Mark and Marilyn

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Mark Arnove

August 13, 2006

My deepest condolences to Dr. Shlensky's family. I will always have wonderful remembrances of Ron during law school and afterward when he insisted that my family join Congregation Solel. I was disappointed when he told me he was moving to California and shocked when I read he had been killed. A great loss.

Steven Shanin

August 13, 2006

Dear Everly & Family.

I write to you with a sad heart. I lost my husband a few months ago and I know what a void is felt by all. May his memory be for a blessing.

Sandy Brottman

Sandy Brottman

August 13, 2006

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