Bernard Leon Laezman's Obituary
Bernard Leon Laezman
b. September 26, 1931 – d. April 6, 2023
The Laezman family is saddened by the passing of beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Bernard Laezman.
Bernie gave much love in his life and received much in return. He was surrounded by three generations of his immediate family who were at his bedside when he passed, after a long battle against leukemia.
One of Bernie's most significant achievements in life was his graduation in 1956 from the medical school at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), only the second class at the newly formed school. His picture still hangs in the hallways of the medical school today.
He was equally proud of his time in the U.S. Army, where he served as a medical officer in Korea and in the U.S. for several years before entering private practice.
His greatest accomplishment was his family of three daughters and one son, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Bernie was a wise, learned, patient, fun-loving man. He travelled the world and saw many things. He had many interests and hobbies and was a warm, comforting presence to anyone who had the good fortune to know him. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his family, and of course, his beloved Shih Tzu, Buddy.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his family relocated to many cities throughout the southern United States before settling in Tucson, Arizona, where he met his future wife, Elaine Pitluck at Tucson High School.
After marriage, he and Elaine resided at many army bases throughout the country while they started a family. After leaving the service, they settled in Phoenix, AZ where they lived for more than a dozen years. They relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, later Modesto and in his retirement, to Sun City Lincoln, where he lived for more than 20 years.
He is preceded in death by Elaine, who was his loving wife for more than 50 years. The family takes great comfort in knowing that they will be reunited in heaven after many years apart.
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