Sam Mendelsohn

Sam Mendelsohn

Sam Mendelsohn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 9, 2006.
Sam MENDELSOHN Age 83, Sam passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6 at Covenant Shores Nursing Home on Mercer Island, following a long and courageous battle with cancer and MS. He was born in Seattle on May 1, 1923 to Jacob and Anna Mendelsohn. Sam attended the University of Washington, majoring in Chemical Engineering. Co-founder of The Mendelsohn Equipment Company of Harbor Island, Sam enjoyed 55 years of success in the electrical, marine and industrial equipment industry. Survived by brother Arthur Mendelsohn and sister Sophie Levin, he was also a second father to nieces and nephew Lisa DeBrock, Karen Warner, Linda Overa, Margie Kraft, and Mike Mendelsohn. A supporter of many environmental, medical research, and social causes, Sam was a model of courage, honesty and integrity to all who knew him. His family and friends will sorely miss him. Donations in Sam's honor may be directed to the charity of your choice. Burial services are scheduled for Sunday, July 9, 9:00 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, 520 West Raye, Seattle.

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