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Marilyn Schechter



Marilyn Schechter of Birmingham, Michigan, died on 02 January 2022.

The Funeral was held at Graveside at Clover Hill Park Cemetery, 2425 E. 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham MI 48009 on Wednesday, 05 January 2022 at 3:00 PM .

Rabbi Tamara Kolton officiated.

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Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery.

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In lieu of a formal shiva, her children invite you to share your memories with them, via Zoom, on Wednesday, January 5th at 7:30 p.m. as we celebrate the life of Marilyn Schechter.


She loved her family with all heart, filled her world with the joy of deep and lasting friendships and was an accomplished artist; continuing to work late into her life.

Marilyn was the beloved wife of Neal Schechter for 39 years, until his death in 2007. Together with their partners, Larry and Ina Stevens, they dedicated their summers and their lives to running Camp Walden, providing a safe place for generations of children to play and grow.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Isadore and the late Rose Levin; loving sister of Mark Levin (Pam Levin); cherished mother of Buffy Schechter Levy (Stephen Levy) and David Schechter (Janet Gridley); loving grandmother of Noah Levy, Ethan Levy and Henry Schechter; dear sister-in-law of the late Robert (Bluma) Schechter, Howard (Barbara Lee) Schechter, Ronnie (Sheila) Schechter, and Andrea (Ricky) Visconte; Proud aunt of Drew Levin, Brett Levin, Greg Schechter, Marc Schechter, Rachel Schechter, Michelle Parker, Steven Schechter, and Marla Schechner; loving niece of Leonard and Ann Baruch, and Ed and Bess Levin.

It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Marilyn Schechter may do so by making a contribution to:

Taproots at Camp Walden
https://taprootswalden.org/
Provides outdoor learning experiences to children from underserved communities and to those for whom a summer-camp experience would otherwise be out of financial reach. For more information: hello@taprootswalden.org
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or
Jewish Family Service
Geriatric Care Management Fund
6555 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 592-2339
http://www.jfsdetroit.org/
Geriatric Care Management where professional geriatric care managers work to identify needs with a thorough assessment that covers physical safety, nutrition, cognition, social wellness, medical history, and the legal and financial situation.
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