Dr. Thomas Assiff Warren, Michigan Obituary

Dr. Thomas Assiff

Dr. Thomas C. Assiff passed away at home on Friday, April 3. Tom, the son of the late John and Juanita Baxter Assiff, was born in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Marilyn White Assiff. He was the brother of John Alan Assiff and the late Mary Assiff Lindsay; brother-in-law of Anne Assiff and Thomas Lindsay II; nephew of Theda Assiff and Floyd Skinner; uncle of Amanda (Jason) Haskell, Jennifer Lindsay, Thomas Lindsay III, great niece Avelia Maria Silva, and several cousins. He was much loved by his in-laws in the White family. A graduate of Lansing Sexton High School, he continued his education at Michigan State University where he earned a B.S. degree in mathematics and M.S. degrees in mathematics and mechanical engineering. Later he was awarded a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics from Michigan State University. During his university years, Tom taught mathematics at Michigan State University and Lansing Community College. He relocated to the Greater Detroit Area when he began employment with General Motors, an association that continued throughout the rest of his life as he worked with General Motors accounts. He was the product release consultant for GM as the company transitioned from EDS to Unigraphics Solutions and finally to Siemens PLM, where he most recently held the position of technical software engineer consultant. In spite of severe challenges from autoimmune diseases, Tom’s work remained of utmost importance to him. He continued working productively until his death. Although Tom’s main interest was computers, he was an avid Michigan State University sports fan and an accomplished table tennis player. He was a designer and tinkerer known among family and friends for his clever homemade inventions. Also, everyone delighted in his writings, including both whimsical and thoughtful poetry. He will be missed not only for his kind and humble nature but also for his wise and logical counsel. He was a joy to know. Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chapel, 218 W. Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48933 on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, 22100 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe, MI 48021; the Scleroderma Foundation - Michigan Chapter, 23999 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48033 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.
September 20, 1948 - April 3, 201509/20/194804/03/2015
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Dr. Thomas C. Assiff passed away at home on Friday, April 3. Tom, the son of the late John and Juanita Baxter Assiff, was born in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Marilyn White Assiff. He was the brother of John Alan Assiff and the late Mary Assiff Lindsay; brother-in-law of Anne Assiff and Thomas Lindsay II; nephew of Theda Assiff and Floyd Skinner; uncle of Amanda (Jason) Haskell, Jennifer Lindsay, Thomas Lindsay III, great niece Avelia Maria Silva, and several cousins. He was much loved by his in-laws in the White family. A graduate of Lansing Sexton High School, he continued his education at Michigan State University where he earned a B.S. degree in mathematics and M.S. degrees in mathematics and mechanical engineering. Later he was awarded a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics from Michigan State University. During his university years, Tom taught mathematics at Michigan State University and Lansing Community College. He relocated to the Greater Detroit Area when he began employment with General Motors, an association that continued throughout the rest of his life as he worked with General Motors accounts. He was the product release consultant for GM as the company transitioned from EDS to Unigraphics Solutions and finally to Siemens PLM, where he most recently held the position of technical software engineer consultant. In spite of severe challenges from autoimmune diseases, Tom’s work remained of utmost importance to him. He continued working productively until his death. Although Tom’s main interest was computers, he was an avid Michigan State University sports fan and an accomplished table tennis player. He was a designer and tinkerer known among family and friends for his clever homemade inventions. Also, everyone delighted in his writings, including both whimsical and thoughtful poetry. He will be missed not only for his kind and humble nature but also for his wise and logical counsel. He was a joy to know. Memorial Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chapel, 218 W. Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48933 on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, 22100 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe, MI 48021; the Scleroderma Foundation - Michigan Chapter, 23999 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48033 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.

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Apr
24
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Friday, April 24 2015
01:00 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chapel
218 W. Ottawa
ALANSON, MI 48933
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