Dr. Bert Bez, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on April 18th, 2020 at the age of 84. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

Private Graveside Services

Date of Service:

Tuesday April 21st, 2020

Time of Service:

12:00 PM  

Interment at:

Clover Hill Park, 2425 E 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Joshua L. Bennett  

Shiva Information:

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no formal shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

American Diabetes Association
2451 Crystal Dr. Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 800-342-2383  

Family Members:

Dr. Bert Bez, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan died April 18, 2020 at the age of 84. Dr. Bez was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was a member of the first graduating class of Mumford High School in 1953.He played Varsity football and was active in his local synagogue. Dr. Bez went on to study Pharmacy at the University of Michigan and graduated in 1957. After graduation he worked alongside his father in the family’s drug store until he left to attend the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his D.O. degree in 1961.

Dr. Bez practiced Anesthesiology in Detroit, Battle Creek and Lansing where he finished his career. He was a full professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and clinical professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a residency program director, Dr. Bez was passionate about training the next generation of Anesthesiologists. He was active in the profession of Anesthesiology and served as president of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists as well as the president and secretary treasurer to the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol. His two sons: Dr. Douglas and Dr. Joel (Leslie) Bez. Loving grandchildren: Hannah (fiancé Justin Roberts), Alex, David, Bradley and Brooke. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Yetta and brother, Herbert (Linda) Bez.  

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