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1922

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2019

MARGIT MEISSNER Obituary

MARGIT MEISSNER
The board and staff of American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) are deeply saddened by the passing of Margit Meissner. A survivor of the Holocaust, she dedicated her life to teaching others the value of combating intolerance and making a difference. After becoming successful in business, she advocated for special needs children, volunteered in anti-violence programs and served as a guide and spokesperson for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. A supporter of Ben-Gurion University since its inception, she gave generously to fund student scholarships, dormitories and academic research. Margit's generous spirit, resilience and love for humanity was an inspiration to all who knew her. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to her husband, John Garms, her children, Anne and Paul, and all her family and friends around the globe. Toni Young, AABGU President Doug Seserman, CEO Keren Waranch, V.P. Development David Speer, Regional Director

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 11, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for MARGIT MEISSNER

15 Entries

August 3, 2019

So sorry to hear this news. What an extraordinary woman. Marina Budhos & Marc Aronson

August 3, 2019

I am deeply saddened to learn of Margit's passing. She and I worked together in the Special Education / Transition Services Division for Montgomery County Public Schools. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
Betty S. Brown, Columbia, MD

Sonia Booth

July 20, 2019

My condolences to Margit's family. She had such energy, such passion, such intellect. I feel so privileged to have spent time working with her at the Holocaust Memorial Museum. It is a huge loss and I feel so very blessed that we were friends and I witnessed how she lived her life. She will always be an inspiration!

Shametrius Bradley

July 15, 2019

I'm so sad to hear about her passing. She touched so many lives, including me. I'm so blessed to have been able to hear her courageous story. She will truly be missed.

Jane Barker

July 13, 2019

My sympathy to the Meissner family. What a wonderful mother you had. Best regards.

Michael Kern

July 12, 2019

Margit was the most remarkable,humane,considerate,compassionate and altruistic person I have ever met. She was a Renaissance Woman. A special joy in my life has been spending birthdays with her and her family and friends in recent years. Her life was a profile in courage and strength. We celebrate your life!

Lynn Hopkins

July 11, 2019

you missed the part of being in our exercise class!

Sharon Gelman

July 11, 2019

I am so sad to hear that the remarkable Margit Meissner has passed away.I was so fortunate to have a chance to sit with her at a party a few months ago and to hear just a few of her stories. We had promised to get together again and I regret not making that happen as she moved me deeply. May she rest in peace and in power and may her memory always be a blessing. My heart goes out to John, to her children and grandchildren, and to her many friends.

M C

July 11, 2019

I am Truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and Friends of Marit. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and Strenght during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).

Juliet Rodman

July 11, 2019

Sending love and light to Margit's family. We will miss her so. She was an inspiration to our Clara Barton Community. What an amazing life.

Margit with nephew pilot ready for another adventure

Simon Dann

July 11, 2019

The world seems a smaller place without Margit.

Laura Owens

July 11, 2019

Margit was a force to be reckoned with!I will miss her humor, creativity and candor. There will never be another Margit Meissner and she will live on in the work we do at TransCen. She lived her life in her own words: "You have to understand: What you do really matters."

Corbin Lyday

July 11, 2019

A wonderful lady, noble in the best sense of that word, kind, intelligent and gifted, and treated you even if you were just an acquaintance or simply a recognized face as though you were her friend. May she rest in peace.

William Luther Jett

July 11, 2019

Margit was (is) one of my heroes. Her advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities helped shaped Transition services in Montgomery County and beyond. The world is a better place for her having been among us.

Ingrid Nelson

July 10, 2019

My daughter, Kali Nelson, very much loved getting to know her and considered her a friend. She met her while interning at the Holocaust Museum and was saddened to hear of her passing. She said she was a kind and loving friend. Our prayers are with you.

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