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(News article) A graduate of the University of Toledo's electrical engineering program from bachelor's through doctoral degrees who became a faculty member honored for his teaching, Ahmad M. Farhoud died Thursday in Toledo Hospital. He was 49.
He had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was undergraduate program director of electrical engineering technology and continued to meet with students, although in his South Toledo home, during his illness.
"He fought hard until the end," his daughter, Julianna, said. "He was always so personable and outgoing. He just loved helping students."
Mr. Farhoud, an associate professor, published papers about electrical control systems and served on college of engineering and UT committees, said Allen Rioux, chairman of the department of engineering technology.
"His best quality was his passion for teaching and his dedication to the students," Mr. Rioux said
Mr. Farhoud did not hurry students through difficult material. "He was going to make sure everybody understood," said Scott Buchanan, a student from 1998 to 2001.
Mr. Farhoud's wife, Susan, added: "He had no patience with somebody who was just phoning it in, who wasn't willing to apply themselves."
In 2004, he received the college of engineering's outstanding teacher award for his classroom teaching, undergraduate student advising, laboratory instruction, and senior project advising.
He was born May 29, 1963, and grew up in the Ain el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon, Lebanon. At his mother's urging, after high school Mr. Farhoud followed his brother Tahsin's lead out of the camp and to Toledo.
He received his bachelor of electrical engineering degree from UT in 1985, and assistantships allowed him to pursue graduate studies at UT. Mr. Farhoud later became a U.S. citizen.
As a UT graduate, he could help his students navigate the system, Mr. Rioux said. He also was sensitive to the difficulties international students face and "tried to befriend them and teach them," Mr. Rioux said.
He was a member of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg Township.
Surviving are his wife, Susan, whom he married Dec. 31, 1987; sons, Mohammed and Joseph; daughter, Julianna; mother, Jawhara; brothers, Tahsin and Mahmoud, and sisters, Sana, Raja, and Safa.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, where visitation will be at 12:30 p.m.
Contact Blade staff writer Mark Zaborney at: [email protected] or 419-724-6182.
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My beloved husband our 33rd wedding anniversary has just passed. I can’t believe it’s been more than 8 years that you’ve been away. It still feels like yesterday. I love you always and forever.
Susie
Spouse
January 10, 2021
I still miss you every single day. I cant believe its been 7 years. It seems like only yesterday. You are the love of my life. I pray that you have found peace and an end to your suffering. I love you always and forever.
Susan Farhoud
Spouse
May 29, 2020
Bilal A.T
March 27, 2019
To the love of my life, I still think of you daily and my grief at your loss never ends.
S Farhoud
July 1, 2016
It has been 3 years, two moths & 15 days, may ALLAH bless your sole, Wa inna lellah wa elaihi raje'oon
Mohammad Z. AlShammari
February 1, 2016
It's been three years my precious love. Still you are in my heart as you are in Allah's hands. There could never be another you.. Alway and forever
Susan Farhoud
November 13, 2015
My deepest condolences to your family.
Ali Elzaynab
November 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. May God enter you his Heavens and provide your family with patience and solitude at this difficult time.
Ali Kaddoura
November 24, 2012
May God shower you with his mercy Ahmad. You will be missed by all. My warm condolences to your family and relatives.
Alhakem Alina
November 24, 2012
You truly will be missed Ahmad. I remember every minute we spent together studying at the University of Toledo. My condolences to his family, relatives and friends.
Hassan Elaina
November 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that losing a loved one is so hard , and I do keep you all in my prayers.
November 20, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Susan, you and your family always treated Timothy like one of your own, he loved spending time at your home, and I too have missed your friendship since we moved to Columbus, many years ago. I wish you and yours all the best in the coming days.
Maggi Moore & Timothy Shirley II
November 20, 2012
Dr. Farhoud was a great man. He had a passion for teaching like no other person I have ever met. He was a master at his craft and graciously shared his wealth of knowledge with students. He truly gave every bit of himself to ensure that his students matured and succeeded. I am very grateful and humbled to have known him. I will miss him deeply. I would like to express my deepest sympathy. I pray for your family. The world has lost a wonderful man.
Nathan Blodgett
November 18, 2012
I never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Farhoud personally, but knew of him through many of my students that continued their education at the University of Toledo. It was clear from their comments that Dr. Farhoud had an incredibly positive impact on them. My deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends and colleges of Dr. Farhoud.
David Shaheen
Owens Community College
David Shaheen
November 18, 2012
Aaron Watts
November 17, 2012
Gene and Suzanne Russell
November 17, 2012
khalid farhoud
November 17, 2012
My sincerest condolences go out to the family, relatives and close friends of Dr. Ahmad Farhoud. I will truly miss seeing him as I worked with Dr. Farhoud at The University of Toledo. Indeed, I feel touched to have known Dr. Farhoud. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, relatives and close friends. He truly will be missed!
Sami Boraby
November 17, 2012
Dear Susan and family:
Ahmad was a dear friend and colleague. We will miss him very much. On behalf of our college and me, personally, please accept our sincere sympathies.
Nagi Naganathan
Professor & Dean
UT College of Engineering
Nagi Naganathan
November 17, 2012
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