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Dr. Stan Alfred
Dr. Stan Alfred died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles California on June 14, 2021. He was 85 years old. Family and friends will gather for Shiva on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the home of Susie and Marc Schechter, 950 Waddington, Bloomfield Hills 48301. Dr. Alfred was born in Flint, Michigan on November 18, 1935. He lived with his parents Fay and Clem Alfred and his younger sister, Marlene. He loved his childhood in Flint, surrounded by his extended family, playing golf and basketball and visiting his family’s resort in South Haven in the summers. Above all else Stan would proudly describe himself as a Family Man. Throughout his life, Family ALWAYS came first. Well before it became the norm, he made sure to be home from his medical practice to have dinner with his family, eagerly listening to his wife, Jo Ann Nedelman (of blessed memory) and 3 daughters’ stories of the day. You could always see his smiling face in the stands at every one of his daughters’ swim meets, tennis matches, softball games and basketball tournaments. Stan was blessed to find love twice in his life. He married Janis Rabin in 1995. His deep love of family extended to Janis and her two children. Stan shared in the joy of being a part of a beautiful, blended family. His 15 grandchildren adored him, excited whenever their Pop Pop came for a visit and could make one of his famous milkshakes, shoot some hoops with them, attend a school play or cheer the loudest from the soccer field. And, of course, there was golf. Another passion in his life. He was truly happy when he was on the golf course. He approached golf like he did his medical practice -- always studying the game, learning the best technology to assist him, and helping others who needed a tweak with their swing. All of his family will tell you that they have him to thank for their perfect golf swings. In his professional life, Dr. Alfred earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree and residency training in Dermatology at Wayne State University College of Medicine. He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society and board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He enjoyed his last 20 year of practice with Santa Monica Dermatology Medical Group and served as an adjunct faculty member at John Wayne Cancer Center at St. John’s Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA. Over the years, Dr. Alfred published numerous articles, spoke on television and lectured on the patient-doctor partnership and its importance in combating difficult illness. He made sure that his own practice followed the principles he described in his writings. He took time with each of his patients, making sure they understood what their diagnosis was and what they could expect. He showed genuine care and compassion. Every patient understood that he was in their corner, helping to not only fight their illness, but stand by their side as a partner on their medical journey. This special guy will be incredibly missed by his wife, Janis Rabin, his sister and brother-in-law, Marlene Addlestone and Larry Bursten, his sister-in-law, Becky Nedelman, his 3 daughters and their spouses, Erin and Keith Rosen, Susie and Marc Schechter, Amy and Russ Wise, and his step-children Amy and Elan Omessi and Lisa and Lee Goldstein. His 15 grandchildren Andy, Hannah and Zoe Rosen, Josh, Annie and Sammie Schechter, Graham, Jack and Sari Wise, Zac, Zoe and Max Goldstein and Noa, Kovi and Avi Omessi will always have Pop Pop in their hearts and think of him when they swing a golf club and drink a milkshake. The family would like to recognize and thank Frederick F. Buck who became part of Stan's family for his kindness and care. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Dr. Stan Alfred may do so by making a contribution to: International Sports & Music ProjectClick to Visit Charity Website or American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS)Click to Visit Charity Website or Community Foundation of Greater FlintClick to Visit Charity Website or A Charity of one's choice |