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DR. BERNARD LEON TOFT
December 21, 1935 - January 18, 2020
SERVICES: 11:00 AM MONDAY 1/20/2020 at DAVIDSON/HERMELIN CHAPEL at CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY Age 84, of West Bloomfield, died January 18, 2020. Born December 21, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bernie grew up in a very large family in Vancouver, British Columbia. After high school, Bernie worked summers as a carhop to put himself through Medical School. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1962 and came to the United States to complete a Pediatric Residency. Bernie worked for many years as a Pediatric Allergist, a pioneer in his field. Bernie taught the allergists at Beaumont Children's Hospital how to adjust medications for pediatric patients. An accomplished violinist, Bernie played in the Junior Symphony. Bernie loves spending time with his family, playing golf, listening to music and dancing, attending baseball games, celebrating Jewish Holy Days and spending winters in South Florida with his wife, Marlene. Beloved husband to Marlene. Devoted father of Michael David Toft, Dr. Kenneth Mitchell (Brittany) Toft and Alyssa Joyce Toft. Loving grandfather of Aaron Franklin Toft and Franklin Harrison Toft. Dear son to the late Clara and the late Harry Toft. Cherished son-in-law to the late Aaron and the late Rayetta Soverinsky. Treasured brother of Marsha (Herbert) Bishko, Gail (Douglas) Lyon and the late Beatrice (late Isaac) Goslin. Proud brother-in-law of Louis (Sally) Soverinsky and the late Marilyn Soverinsky OFFICIATING: Rabbi Joseph Krakoff INTERMENT: Clover Hill Park Cemetery SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva through Wednesday evening at the residence 7322 Danbury Drive West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 539-3408 HOME IS LOCATED INSIDE SIMSBURY COMPLEX. AFTER ENTERING THE GATES, MAKE AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT TURN. HOUSE WILL BE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED THAT CONDOLENCE VISITS BE MADE EACH DAY: FROM 3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM AND THEN FROM 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM RELIGIOUS SERVICES: 7:00 PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of DR. BERNARD TOFT you may do so by making a contribution to: Any Dementia charity, any Israeli charity or American Diabetes Association Attn: Service Center 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202 (1.800.342.2383) https://www.diabetes.org B'nai Israel Synagogue 5085 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 248.432.2729 www.bnaiisraelwb.org
SERVICES: 11:00 AM MONDAY 1/20/2020 at DAVIDSON/HERMELIN CHAPEL at CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY Age 84, of West Bloomfield, died January 18, 2020. Born December 21, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bernie grew up in a very large family in Vancouver,... View Obituary & Service Information