Nathan Tuzie DIVINSKY

Nathan Tuzie Divinsky
October 29, 1925 - June 17, 2012
Nathan Joseph Harry 'Tuzie' Divinsky died on Sunday June 17, 2012. A man who lived his life with great passion and conviction, Tuzie was a grandmaster in all aspects of his life. Tuzie was a truly 'modern major general' - math Professor at UBC, Bridge and Chess Grandmaster, his passion drove his achievements. He leaves his wife Marilyn Goldstone, daughters Judy Kornfeld and Pamela Divinsky, son-in-law Neil Kornfeld and grandchildren, Dory and Megan Kornfeld. He was pre- deceased by his daughter Dr. Mimi Divinsky. We will remember him as the person who always challenged the conventional with charisma that was irresistible.