GEORGE HENRY GOLDSTONE

GOLDSTONE, GEORGE HENRY

Born June 17, 1917 in Detroit to Dr. Rubee Goldstone and Grace Goldstone, as a child he loved in Watkins Glen, New York while his father was in the Army Medical Corps in World War I in France. Following his father's return, he grew up in Detroit graduating from Northwestern High School, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1940.

George proudly served his country for 5 years during World War II as a member of the 3rd Infantry Division, landing and fighting in North Africa in 1942. An Army Captain, he was the division radio communications officer assigned to the Third Signal Company. He was also called upon to use his legal skills in a later assignment to Fifth Army Headquarters in Italy. George stayed in contact with his army corps throughout his life, attending many reunions across the United States and was an active member of the Society of the Third Infantry and of Third Infantry Outpost 13.

Eager to build a law career after the war was over, he practiced law for 50 years before retiring. George was highly esteem by his clients and colleagues, established his own practice, and was a 'lawyer's lawyers', known for his integrity, expertise and professional commitment. He maintained his membership in the State Bar Association until his death.

As a teenager, George became interested in the then emerging technology of amateur radio, an interest he maintained throughout his life. This knowledge of radio served him well when he was in the service and as a hobby brought him much pleasure and many friends. He was a lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League, an active member of both the Detroit Amateur Radio Association and Southeastern Michigan DX Club, and served as editor of both the Detroit Amateur Radio Association Bulletin and the Third Signal Company Newsletter.

A dedicated citizen with a strong sense of pride in his local community and country, George generously contributed to his community, volunteering many hours to the Trowbridge Farms Subdivision Association and participating in many community issues within the City of Bloomfield Hills.

In 1959, George married Beatrice Shortridge, who survives him. Loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is also survived by his son, Joseph (Lane Halley) Goldstone and daughter, Elizabeth (Greg) Hartz and grandchildren, Tommy, Christine, and Rebecca Hartz; also survived by his sister, Ellen Spero; niece, Drs. Regine (Michael) Silver; grandnephew, Daniel Silver; nieces, Janis (Steve) Garich and first cousin, George (Barbara) Klein. George was known for his historical knowledge of the greater Detroit area but also his ties to the Upper Peninsula, where he had built a cottage on Lake Michigan. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends who regarded him with warmth and respect.

Services will be held at the Ira Kaufman Chapel