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David Mars

New York, California

1927 - 2015

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1927 - 2015David Mars of Redondo Beach, California died peacefully on August 12th in the presence of his family. He was a Professor Emeritus of the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy. Born February 21st in Philadelphia to Joseph and Sarah Mars, David was...

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Beryl--I hope you see this follow up. I appreciate your message very much and invite you to contact me directly at [email protected]. I would love to meet and discuss your memories at some point.
All the best,
Betsy

Dear Betsy and Robert,
I am saddened to learn that David has left this earth. I was trying to locate him to ask a question about a former colleague at UCONN and learned of his passing.
David was an instructor of mine and we also dated that year.
I remember him loving Mozart... A fond memory.
Years later, after we were both married, I was at a conference in Storrs and visited him and Marion at UCONN. I remember seeing one of you in a high chair. (There was only one of you at that...

Dear Betsy,Joan,and Robert, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father and loved one! It was a privilege to cut his hair and spend time with him. I always looked forward to his stories and jokes. He's responsible for the only jokes I remember. I saw him as a good,smart, loving man, husband and father and I had so much respect for him! He will be missed! Lindee Ward

Flying in from an icy Tokyo to LA for the first time more than 30 years ago, I was unprepared for the warmth of my welcome from David - the coolest full professor I had ever met. His beautiful wife Marien was there too, and over the next few days they and their daughter, my friend Betsy, ensured a delightful stay. My wife joined me from England and Betsy's brother Bob, a qualified pilot, contributed to the exciting visit by taking us up for a private flight. Alas: That first meeting with both...

My condolences to your family. You will be in my thoughts.

My sympathy is for each of you and prayers go to God for the Mars family, may God guide you through this difficult time as he promises to comfort all who mourn.

Dear Robert and Betsy, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your Father. I am so very sorry for your loss. While I do not recall meeting either of your parents, I remember family gatherings in NYC with your grandmother Frances Makowsky Weisser and my grandmother and her sister, Florence Makowsky Kummel. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family at this difficult time. With love, Eve Kummel

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55;22,

A fitting memorial for a learned, compassionate and humourous man and much loved father and grandfather! Damian McManus, Sydney Australia.