MARVIN SUROWITZ

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 12:00 NOON TUESDAY 4/20/2021 at HEBREW MEMORIAL GARDENS/ BETH MOSES CEMETERY A LIVE ZOOM WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK TO THIS WEBPAGE TO ACCESS THE PROPER LINK. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85740728203?pwd=cUlEdUJMaDdnTjNQSUtSK1hmSjZLUT09 MARVIN SUROWITZ a.k.a. ‘MARVIN MARVIN’ was a lifetime Detroiter. Born in 1941, he graduated from Mumford High School and Wayne State University. As a professor of Political Science since 1964 he impacted many, many people. Students often said his class was a pivotal point in their lives. Marvin was involved in social and political issues: environmental, human rights and peace since the 1960’ as well as running for political office. His passion was the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana. He travelled to over 30 countries in his lifetime. In the 1970’s Marvin studied with R. Buckminster Fuller, the famed architect, writer and futurist. ‘Bucky’ declared “Humanity could be a success on Spaceship Earth...” through technology and thinking “outside of the box.” Marvin once said “When I was a child there was a TV show called “Queen for a Day” where the “lucky” winner (the one with the most compelling sad story) was awarded most of her heart’s desires: a new washer, TV, money, etc. I dreamed of being “King for a Day,” where I might right the world’s wrongs -- hunger, poverty, discrimination, injustice. I soon realized I would need more than one day more than one week -- perhaps more than one lifetime. In my best moments I see people as One. I see the Earth working. I see peace and prosperity. I see no wars. I see sustainable and equitable growth. I see Earth Community!” Marvin never sat still up until the end. He started many projects through the years. In the sixties he was at one time known as “Mad Marvin the Underground King” showing Underground films at an Ann Arbor movie theater at midnight, where he hosted a world premiere of an Andy Warhol Film. He started the Earth Center in 1973, which was one of the first vegetarian restaurants in the Midwest as well as a performance space. He was one of the founders of the Detroit Erotic Poetry Fest, and the Community Concert Series. He was the founder and Executive Director of Earth Community, whose slogan was “You’re Already a Part of it” Later in life he created the PARTIE Party (People’s Alliance to Reform Transform and Improve Everything) PartieTV Media, and Temples of the Holy Smoke, just to name a few. He was a parent, grandparent, mentor, world traveller, author, community organizer, freedom advocate, and an accomplished public speaker. Most importantly he was a visionary and a peacemaker. Age 79, of Detroit, died April 16, 2021. Husband to Edith Winter. Devoted father of Molly Surowitz. Loving grandfather of Jeremiah and Joshua Horton. Cherished brother of Arnold (Rebecca) Surowitz OFFICIATING: Rabbi Yisroel Goldfein SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva privately CONTRIBUTIONS: To further honor the memory of MARVIN SUROWITZ you may do so by making a contribution to: DETROIT COLLEGE PROMISE www.classy.org/campaign/detroit-college-promise/c256730

MARVIN SUROWITZ

August 10, 1941 - April 16, 2021

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August 10, 1941 - April 16, 2021

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