DAVID SCHWARTZ

David Schwartz Resident of El Cerrito David Schwartz was born to Samuel and Jeanette Schwartz in 1923 and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His early interest in science and chemistry landed him a spot in Brooklyn Technical High School where he was able to pursue these interests. Following high school, he served in the Army where he by chance passed through the San Francisco Bay Area. After the war, he convinced his parents and sister to relocate to California. He enrolled in UC Berkeley, under the GI Bill, to continue his study of chemistry. It was in chemistry class where he met and married Alice, his wife and lifelong partner. Following graduation, he and Alice started a business with just $720 and a desire to help improve scientific discovery. With their determination, the business survived and grew. Today Bio-Rad Laboratories employs 7000 people, has operations around the world and is a leader in providing life science research products and medical diagnostics to customers worldwide. David remained active in the business until the last, at 88 years of age. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 63 years, sons Norman and Steven, their spouses Adria and Amy, grandchildren Allison and Julia and his sister Ernestine Cohn and her family. He is predeceased by his parents and son Eric. He leaves a legacy of ongoing contribution to the scientific and medical communities.