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Michael Silverman Obituary
Aug. 29, 1964 - Sept. 13, 2014
Saratoga, CA
Mike, age 50, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 13th after a valiant 14 month battle with cancer. His positive outlook on life was an inspiration to the end.
Mike owned and operated Ops A La Carte LLC, providing training, testing and reliability engineering consulting services to companies around the world. He and his family have resided in Saratoga, CA since 1986. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Kim; their children, Shaelyn (18) and Shawn (16); his parents Bernard and Sheila Silverman; and his siblings, Gary, Debi and Dan. Mike will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him before his premature passing.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22 at 10 a.m. at Skylawn Memorial Park, Hwy 92 and Skyline Blvd., San Mateo, CA. Donations made in Mike's memory should be directed to March of Dimes, Colorado Chapter, 1325 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite B-308 Denver, CO 80222.
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KT Boyle
August 25, 2016
I am shocked to have just learned today (8/25/16) of Mike's passing. He was a brilliant and tireless worker who was dedicated to his company. My condolences to Kim and her family. --KT Boyle
April 27, 2015
It's hard to believe that Mike passed. He was such a friendly, positive, and smart person. I met him probably around 1986. I started a GTE Gov't Systems a few months before he did. And we both started our careers working in the Reliability and Components Departments. Mike suggested I move to the Americana where we became friends. We played table tennis together regularly and had competitive matches. We were good friends and he never had a bad word for anyone. He was so positive. It just shows that cancer can take anyone, if it can take Mike. He was such a proponent of reliability work, and I admired his work in starting a company with his wife, Kim. He had asked me a few times to join him in his work, but I was too busy with my own career. Mike was a great man! And I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
January 15, 2015
Kim, Shaelyn and Shawn-I am sorry to hear of your husband/father's passing. He loved to share your family adventures with me at his appointments. I hope that you all find comfort as time moves forward. Respectfully, Kari Davenport (dental hygienist)
Eric Anderson
October 21, 2014
Mike was always a good friend, and ready with that terrific smile and laugh to brighten a room. I am very sorry to lose you, bud.
Simon Prakash
September 28, 2014
I'm extremely sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was an an energetic and exciting individual to be around. He will be missed around the world by the many people who have had the benefit of spending some time with him. My condolences to his family.
Jean-Paul Clech
September 25, 2014
Sorry to hear the sad news, at such a young age, and heart-felt condolences to his loved ones, his extended family, close friends and colleagues. I enjoyed meeting Mike at seminars and conferences, and was always impressed by his willingness to share his expanding knowledge and promote good design-for-reliability practices. Mike will be missed by many around the world.
Mike Kirschner
September 24, 2014
This is tremendously shocking; I'd known Mike since he started OALC and considered him to be a extraordinary source of information and expertise, as well as a great guy. Heck, I had coffee with him here in San Francisco within the past year to catch up and discuss business. I can't believe he's gone.
Thomas Prudent
September 24, 2014
You will be sorely missed by all who had the fortune of knowing you. I wish your family the very best.
September 24, 2014
I met Mike first time in 1995 while he was working for Centigram and running the reliability lab in Santa Clara. He was a great friend and a mentor. I learn lot from him. I contr4acted his services in quite a few companies because I always knew he was the person I could count on to educate others to understand the fundamental of Reliability. Thru him, I met lot of other experts. I feel so depressed and sad to hear of his passing away and it's hard to believe. He was a great person in heart and good friend. May GOD gives his family strength to pass through this tough time. My deepest condolences for the great loss. You will always be remembered.
Gurvinder Singh
Guneet Sethi
September 23, 2014
I met Mike for the first time around 2010 at one of the IEEE SCV Reliability meetings. Mike ran the meetings very well which made me go back to attend those meetings all the time. We got closer when I took the CRE class at Opslacarte and then he gave me an opportunity to join IEEE-Rel SCV committee. Mike was very passionate person. Very easy to talk to. Knowledgeable. I was amazed to see how he spread wings of Opslacarte to the whole world in such a short time. Loved his trip stories; hiking stories. Since he left IEEE-Rel, we have had a big hole in the society which we were never able to fill and now in life, which we never will. We will miss you Mike. Rest in peace.
Wish God gives his family strength to pass through this tough time. My deepest condolences for the great loss. You will be in our prayers.
Alain Bensoussan
September 23, 2014
I met Mike for the fisrt time in October 2013 at the CPMT ASTR workshop in San Diego. He was so kind and so professional. Hard to believe. My condolences to his family and friends.
Peggy Leyva Conley
September 23, 2014
Mike,
You were a great friend at Centigram Communications and a Co-Captain on the Tennis Team with me. You will be missed and touched so many peoples lives. May the Lord always keep you in his care forever. May God take care of your family during these times and help to heal their hearts at this great loss. Always Peg
September 21, 2014
Dear Sheila, Bernie, Gary, Debi, Dan, Kim, Shaelyn and Shawn,
May the clarity of light be yours,
may the fluency of the ocean be yours,
may the protection of each other be yours.
And so may a slow
wind work these words
of love around you,
an invisible cloak
to mind your lives.
Love from Nancy Novack (Phyline's daughter )
Marianne Romansky
September 21, 2014
My condolences to the Silverman family. Mike was such a positive influence on the reliability community, and created a network of colleagues wherever he travelled.
Stefanie Harvey
September 21, 2014
My sympathies to Mike's family and colleagues. So sad to hear the news of his passing. He will be fondly remembered by many. Like others, I appreciate all he did for the reliability community.
ilknur Baylakoglu
September 21, 2014
I am deeply saddened, it is hard to believe.I had met him when I had traveled to San Francisco, he was very kind and we had visited Stanford Campus together and I had met with his wife and daughter. I wish to express my deepest condolences to his family.
Richard & Jeannette Coronado
September 20, 2014
We are deeply sorry to hear about Mike's passing. The reliability community has lost one of the best engineers. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with his family.
September 19, 2014
Mike was a leader and an active contributor to the Reliability profession. Mike was truly a dedicated and hard worker who provoked people to think outside the box. He was well liked and admired by many.
Our thoughts are with you.
Our condolences to Mike's family, from
Dr. Daniel J. Weidman, Chair,
Ramon de la Cruz, Vice Chair,
Aaron deMarderosian, Jr., Secretary, and
Don Markuson, Treasurer,
and the rest of the Advisory Committee of
the IEEE Boston Reliability Chapter,
on behalf of our entire membership and
the greater reliability engineering community.
Vivek Namboodiripad
September 19, 2014
I am extremely shocked and saddened after hearing this news. I had met him when he had come to India. We have lost a leading contributor to reliability. My condolences to his family . May God give them strength to bear this loss.
Anil Ammina
September 19, 2014
This is very Shocking...I miss my friend and partner...my deep condolence to Kim Silverman and Ops team ...
Eddie Robins
September 18, 2014
Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My sincere condolences to his family, and he will be missed by many in the reliability engineering community.
Pat Tang
September 18, 2014
My condolences to Mike's family. Mike was a great guy and an important advocate of reliability. Many of my staff and myself have benefited from his company's work. Few can say that they have left their mark on their craft. Mike not only did this but he will be remembered as one who fully dedicated his life to the field of reliability.
Bert Igwe
September 18, 2014
May your light shine forever. We will miss you greatly.
September 18, 2014
We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We offer our condolences to the Kim and the Silverman family.
Dan & Kaye Donahoe
Bountiful, UT
yan yang
September 18, 2014
My condolences to the family. Mike was great mentor and leader. He will be missed very much.
September 18, 2014
In the small constellation of Reliability Engineering, Mike was a bright star. I will always remember him for his friendly demeanor, enthusiasm, and passion for his work. My deep condolences to his family. Ed Tinsley, Austin, TX.
Sumadhi Lourduswamy
September 18, 2014
My condolences to the family. Mike was a great leader, an awsome mentor and a good man.
Tanja Beshear
September 18, 2014
With great sadness did we learn of the passing of Mike Silverman. He was such a valued member of the reliability engineering community and we are grateful for his many contributions, but more importantly we are grateful for his friendship. He will be very much missed by many colleagues, but most of all by his family. Our hearts go out to Mike's family in this difficult time; we are thinking of you and sending you our heartfelt condolences.
Tony Englese
September 17, 2014
My condolences to the Silverman family. Mike was a gifted engineer, a trustworthy businessman but most importantly a good man. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Gary Hazard
September 17, 2014
To a great reliability engineering advocate and wonderfully energetic person. Mike was always willing to help and share his knowledge. He was a truly great guy! I first worked with Mike in the late 90s when he was at Qualmark's San Jose lab and continued to dialog and meet with him through early 2013.
He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Harold Hart
September 17, 2014
So sorry to hear the news about Mike. My condolences to Kim, his family, friends and fellow Ops A La Carte colleagues. I knew Mike since 2001 and I will miss him and his energy.
Mike and Gregg on Town Lake cruise and dinner at the 2005 IEEE ASTR in Austin
Kirk Gray
September 17, 2014
My condolences to Mike's family and friends. I had the chance of working with Mike in the IEEE ASTR. Mike was an most intelligent engineer, a great guy and an outspoken leader of practical methods in the field of Reliability Engineering. He made great contributions to advancing the field. He will be missed.
Craig Hillman
September 17, 2014
Mike was an amazing guy with so much energy. I will never forget that we were visiting clients in the same city and we were comparing notes. While I only had energy for four visits in day, Mike hit more than double. I'll never figure out how he did it. I was proud of all the engagements we were able to have with him and his team.
Scott Sandstrom, Stress Analysis Services
September 17, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mike loosing his courageous battle with cancer. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends. I feel honored to have know and worked with Mike over the past several years in the Midwest. His insights in reliability will be sorely missed by myself and many of my clients.
David Oxman
September 17, 2014
I had known Mike since 2001, and he was always such a nice guy. He was always there to help me kick start a new reliability program, but most importantly he was always someone I could count on to help me out personally in my career. Great guy, great friend; and I am so sorry for the huge loss his family is going through now.
Brad Cline
September 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I got to know Mike a little bit at RAMS and over the phone the last couple of years. I had the pleasure of enjoying a round of golf with him at RAMS in Orlando. Was hoping to get the chance to play with him again.
My colleagues and I loved his book on Reliability Engineering. It is a sad loss for everyone who knew him even if only briefly.
Randy Schueller
September 17, 2014
So sad to hear this news. Mike was a huge reliability advocate for the industry. He always gave energetic presentations and he will be greatly missed. His family should know Mike was highly respected in the industry and he is likely up there already working to fix the creaky Pearly Gates.
Bojan Randjelovic
September 17, 2014
My condolences to Mike's family and OPSALC on behalf of the entire ABSCIEX reliability department.We will all miss Mike his optimism and professional integrity.
Oleg Ivanov
September 17, 2014
A great loss for us all. My condolences.
Robin Tarani
September 16, 2014
Although Michael and family moved from MA many years ago I still have many fond memories of the Silverman family. So very sorry for your loss. Keep the happy memories alive and he will forever be in your heart.
Charlie Felkins
September 16, 2014
I knew Mike for about 15 years through the HALT and HASS seminars, e-mails and other friends who knew him on a personal level. He was a very energetic knowledgeable engineer who was at the top of his field. It is sad that he died so young. My condolences to his family and close friends. He definitely will me missed by all you knew him
John Proulx
September 16, 2014
Mike had vision. Mike was a great leader. Mike made the planet better for everyone. I will always admire Mike and be thankful for the friendship we had.
September 16, 2014
Our deepest Sympathy...we will always remember Mike as our long time "energizer bunny" friend - gone too soon, but forever in our hearts. Chuck and Gitta Brown - his "Fremont friends".
Andrew Stearns
September 16, 2014
My condolences. Mike was a good man and well-respected in the world of reliability. He will be missed.
Mike's Hike at Red Rocks Canyon 2013
Cheryl Tulkoff
September 16, 2014
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