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for Steven Amdur
Robin Lakoske
May 18, 2004
I am so saddened to have learned of Mr. Amdur's sudden passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Amdur for many many years when he came to visit our office for his dental check-ups. As I cleaned his teeth we had many wonderful chats. I came to know him as a very caring family man and a pillar in his community. He loved bragging about those grandchildren he loved so much. My heartfelt condolences to all of his family.
Georgia Michaels Kyriacou
May 18, 2004
I extend my heart-felt condolences to the Amdur family during this time of loss. I was saddened to encounter Steven Amdur's obituary and recall him with much fondness. I first met Steven and Barbara Amdur in the early 1980's when they hired me, a high-school student, as their weekend receptionist at Amdur Realty on Dempster in Morton Grove. I followed the company to Highland Park; first to the basement office of the then-Bell Federal building, and ultimately to their offices in Port Clinton Square. Steven Amdur was a visionary man and the development of Port Clinton Square along with the downtown redevelopment of Highland Park was a dream he brought to fruition. Over the years, I came to know Steven and Barbara and their two children and was always touched by their kindness and professionalism. Mr. Amdur, as I referred to him, was kind and paternalistic and Mrs. Amdur was an exemplary role model to me as a young woman: intelligent, kind and ever elegant. Though I had moved to California for nearly ten years and lost contact with the Amdurs, two years ago I relocated to Chicago and currently live in neighboring Lake Forest. I so enjoy going with my husband and children to Port Clinton Square on a summer evening to enjoy the fountain, music or even some ice cream. At each visit to Port Clinton Square, I am reminded of Steven Amdur and his visionary legacy which remains today for many to enjoy. I am proud to have known such a remarkable man. May his memory be eternal and may God grant his family comfort during this time of loss.
INMANS PAINT SPOT
May 6, 2004
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE AMDUR FAMILY.
Jonathan Perman
May 6, 2004
I Remember Steve
I felt a little different than the others attending the beautiful service on Tuesday. You see, I only saw Steve Amdur about six times in my life. But the quantity of time spent with a person is not a meaningful measure – certainly not compared to the value of that time.
Besides running into Barbara and Steve at Ravinia on a couple of occasions – thus affirming his love for music – the context of our relationship was the annual Evanston Fountain Square Art Festival , organized by his daughter Amy and The Evanston Chamber of Commerce. Since 2000, during the last weekend in June, Steve and I have toiled in the channels of artist hospitality, registration, traffic control, and patron management.
Amid the bustle of running errands, finding lost parents and children, solving the inevitable fires, and placating concerned artists, we developed a friendship as “employees” of his daughter Amy. Together we took direction, orders, criticism (usually constructive), and composed witty responses.
Most memorable, however, was that while carrying out the details of those intense weekends, and bound by a common goal of shaping and presenting a successful art festival, Steve and I would discuss the “big picture” issues of urban development.
We both shared a love for public affairs and planning. How should pedestrian traffic flow? What should be the right mix of stores? Architecture: preservation vs. the new and modern. Zoning policy, transportation policy, municipal governance, and the role of business organizations. Those were all matters that Steve cared about. His travels and fertile mind helped give him sound perspectives.
I think Steve was passionate about cities and making them work because he thought of downtowns as the agoras of society. Places where people from all walks of life – the same people he loved to meet – could come and share the stories he love to hear, craft the quips he love to tell, and expound upon the important subjects of the day.
Occasionally, Steve would call me at work and ask for my counsel on some civic issue he was grappling with in Highland Park. Those conversations usually digressed to many other public policies that were impacting downtowns in the Chicago area and around the nation. He always wanted to know what was going on in other cities so he could take the best practices and try to apply them to the community he was involved with.
Steve was one of those people who communicated his affection for you. Whether it was his powerful arm around your shoulder in a half-hug, or an ebullient compliment, Steve let you know his respect for you. He was mensch supreme. I wish I could have offered more of that affection back to Steve.
We may not have spent much actual time together but that doesn’t matter now. Steve lived every day to its fullest, and so those precious minutes we did have will stay engrained in my heart forever.
Jonathan Perman
Executive Director
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce
Ruth & Bob Buhai
May 4, 2004
Our heartfelt condolences. Steve's passing was a huge shock. He was a wonderful guy-generous, innovative and caring. His contribution to the re-vitalization of downtown Highland Park is recognized by all. He will be sorely missed.
Ruth & Bob Buhai
Daniel Nimer
May 4, 2004
Steve was a very welcome addition to my list of friends; my best wishes to the Amdur family..Steve's presence in this world will never be forgotten.
Dan Nimer
Rick Swarts
May 4, 2004
Our deepest condolences from the officers and staff of Paragon Valuation Group. A donation will be made in his name and memory. May God bless his family and friends in this time of sorrow.
Perry Becker
May 4, 2004
My sincere condolences to the Amdur family. Steve was a very honorable, intelligent and forthright man. His passing will be missed but there is solace that his strengths and qualities live on in his children.
Jessica Richel
May 4, 2004
Steve was kind, intelligent and funny. He gave so much to so many in his lifetime. I feel blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Amdur family.
Dirk Richel
May 4, 2004
My deepest sympathies to the Amdur family. I will miss him.
Tammy Richel
May 4, 2004
Steve was a wonderful caring man who was loved by all. He touched so many lives and helped so many. I will miss him deeply.
Dolly Jacobson
May 4, 2004
My heartfelt and sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dolly Jacobson
Herbert Wolf
May 4, 2004
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss. We shall miss Steve in "rehab" - his good humor and wit in our daily lives.
Ellen and Herb Wolf
John Winter
May 3, 2004
Our condolences to the Amdur Family.
Scott Fishman
May 3, 2004
Debbie and I would like to extend condolences to your family. Steve was always a supporter of the police department and the Shomrim Society, as well as our friend. He will be missed.
Victor Laska
May 3, 2004
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Steve Amdur. He was a good friend and client.
North Shore Sign Co.
Betty & Tom Philipsborn
May 3, 2004
Dear Barbara,I was shocked when I got home this evening and found the death notice on the kitchen table.I had know Steve since he was a little boy on Greenleaf Ave.(butterball).I had the pleasure of having Scott in our office,and I have known Steve as a fine businessman and a leader in the community.A loving father and husband.I'am sorry that I can't be with you in the next few days.Betty joins me in sending sympathy and our very best.
Tammy and John Kosla
May 3, 2004
Steve was wonderful and kind man. His life has touched so many of us and he will be missed my many. Our condolences for the entire Amdur Family.
Alvin & Susan Richman
May 3, 2004
We will miss Steve. He was devoted to his family as well as his work in real estate development. We extend our sympathy to his wife and family.
Olivia Flyer-Greco
May 3, 2004
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I will always be grateful to Steve for not only giving me the opportunity but also having the faith in me as I began my career in real estate. His presence will be missed.
Sincerely,
Penny Flyer
May 3, 2004
My heartfelt sympathy to your family
Karen May
May 3, 2004
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Steve Amdur's passing and extend my condolences to Barbara and Amy and family. It was always such a pleasure to see Steve at civic and charitable events and enjoy his friendly, outgoing personality.
I am sorry that because we are in session in Springfield, I will not be able to attend his funeral. He will be sorely missed as a pillar of our community.
Karen May
State Representative
Marc Duke
May 3, 2004
Our hearts go out to the family of a fine man who enriched everyone he met
Linda Kellough
May 3, 2004
My condolences to your entire family on Steve's passing. As a former president of the Highland Park League of Women Voters and as one of the thousands who annually enjoy the Port Clinton Art Festival, I have always admired and appreciated everything your family does to make the community a terrific place to live. His vision and leadership will be missed.
Nick Pullia
May 3, 2004
My deepest sympathies. Steve was an asset to this community.
Hal & Geri Emalfarb
May 3, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to the Amdur Family. Steve has been a shining light always and a great example of a kind and committed person as we have ever met. Our love to Steve's family. Steve will be deeply missed but never forgotten for his encouragement and leadership in our lifes.
Paula Ballin
May 3, 2004
Deepest condolences to the entire family.
Eva and David Messro
May 3, 2004
A wonderful fun-loving friend who we've missed in recent years and will now miss forever.
DR AND MRS JACK ADATTO
May 3, 2004
WE ENJOYED STEVE'S HUMOR AND SO SAVVY ON SO MANY SUBJECTS. HE WILL
BE MISSED BY MANY.
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