Arthur S. Friedman

Arthur S. Friedman, MD, age 85, died March 27, 2020 He was born to the late Dr. Andrew Friedman and Lillian Schwartz, January 2, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. Arthur graduated from Central High School in 1952, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan with both a Bachelor of Arts degree (1955) and a Medical Degree (1959). He did his Dermatology residency at Wayne University. On December 21, 1958, Arthur married Rhoda Susan Weingarten, and they lived together in Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Southern California in 1963, where he began a 27 year dermatology practice in Anaheim, California. The family lived in Orange County for 55 years. Arthur and Rhoda raised two children in Placentia, CA. They were longtime members of Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton. Later they moved to Newport Beach and were founding members of Heritage Point in Mission Viejo. Arthur was a dedicated volunteer with the Newport Beach Public Library ProLiteracy program for over 10 years. He helped individuals improve their English skills, which led to positive life changes, both socially and professionally. Arthur was a lifelong learner and an avid golfer. He and Rhoda traveled around the world, visiting all seven continents. Arthur is survived by two children and their spouses, David & Ellen Friedman and Lauri & David Carey. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Sydney Friedman, Sam Friedman (Chelsea Lachowicz), Anna, Ethan (Sarah), Julia and Hayden Carey, and 1 great grandchild, Simone Fliorent.