Herman Resnick
1930 - 2015
Herman Resnick
1930 - 2015
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Herman (Hy) Resnick, aged 85, passed away on December 10, 2015. He was born on March 28, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY of immigrant parents, Velvel Resnick and Fegele Tannenbaum. He is survived by Mary Resnick, his beloved wife of 52 years, his eldest daughter, Elizabeth Carey and her husband, Phil, and his oldest grandson, Tyler, his son, Bill, his wife, Christine, and their children, Meleya and Elijah, and his youngest daughter, Jennifer. He was a retired professor emeritus of the school of Social Work at the University of Washington in Seattle. He did extensive work in the Seattle community, helping organizations' staff to improve communication and group behavior. Hy contributed his incredible skills on an international level as well. After his retirement in 1999, he continued his work, focusing on computer games, like Busted, It's Up to You, to help troubled youth learn about consequence awareness. Family and friends are heartbroken over his sudden death. Efforts continue to complete Busted, and his other projects so his legacy will continue to enrich the lives of others. His family would like to thank the kind first response team who came to the scene of the accident, and the brave woman who risked her life by stopping traffic at the accident.
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Ann Pulkkinen
January 18, 2024
My "Group Process" class with Hy Resnick was the most meaningful of my MSW grad school experience. His presence stayed with me throughout my social work career and deeply influence my personal relationships. His memory is truly a blessing to me.
Richard Hosking
April 12, 2021
12 April 2021
Hello Mary and Elizabeth (and hello to other family members too, although I haven't met you), I have learned, with much sadness, of Hy's death in 2015. What a loss to you all. I do send you my deepest sympathy.
I first met Hy in 1975, when I was looking for an organisational consultant to help us in our chemical factory in Scotland. He proved a tremendous help to our organisation, an international chemical company called ICI (and now known as AstraZeneca, which provides a without-profit Covid 19 vaccine). Hy worked with us in Scotland for a period of over 10 years and that we paid for him to come from Seattle USA to provide this consultancy speaks volumes for his work. He helped our shop floor supervisors, senior managers and different departments to work together in a new way, listening to and respecting one another differently. He was also a great mentor to me, personally, and we developed a deep friendship.
My memories include my wife Marie and I driving through Glasgow with Hy and Mary, singing Irish songs at the top of our voices, and Hy and Elizabeth coming to our wedding festivities in Gig Harbor.
We do send you our warmest thoughts.
Love, Richard and Marie
January 10, 2018
Hy was one of the professors who made a tremendous impact for me in graduate school. He is missed.
Rose K. Quinby
Seattle, Washington
Russ Taylor
November 12, 2016
At this sad time post election and almost a year after Hy's passing, I recall with gratitude the values that he expressed through his work. My aunt Margaret Bernard was one of his NTL collaborators in the 60's, and I then had the honor of being one of his MSW students in the mid 70's. Hy's teaching and model have served me throughout my life and will continue in the days and years ahead. Today I also made a memorial gift to the SPLC.
May the time since Hy''s passing have lessened the pain to your family and left many cherished memories.
Russ Taylor
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Alex Myrick
March 6, 2016
Hy was an insightful, dedicated and compassionate professor. His contribution to Social Work education was immense. My condolences to his family.
Lisa McElroy
January 26, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember babysitting for the Resnick children when I was a teenager, along with many other girls from the neighborhood, and being tired out by those three little active children! I know my parents would offer their sincere condolences as well.Lisa McElroy,I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember babysitting for the Resnick children when I was a teenager, along with many other girls from the neighborhood, and being tired out by those three little active children! I know my parents would offer their sincere condolences as well.
Robert Graham
January 26, 2016
I remember delivering the South District Journal to the family home & knowing them as part of the Mt Baker Family. I pray that all of you are blessed with the Peace of Christ knowing that he was an example of a great parent .
God Bless You
Robert Graham
Andrea Barnes
January 26, 2016
I remember Hy as a very smart, funny, kind Mt. Baker dad. My thoughts are with all of you during this terrible time.
Ann Pulkkinen
January 25, 2016
My sincere condolences to Hy's loved ones on this tragic loss. Hy was the best professor I had in my MSW program, and a wonderful mentor who helped me understand group process. He was the best listener I've ever known. So sad to loose him.
January 24, 2016
Hy was a beloved teacher of mine in the mid 1970's, and Mary and family I'm so sad for your loss. My husband Norman and I had dinner with you and Hy probably ten years ago, Mary - and I still remember that evening very fondly. Hy was a bright light for many of us.
May you find peace in these difficult times.
Andrea Cohen
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