In Memoriam
Doris J. Dixon
Doris headed the Michigan office of The Fund for Animals for over 30 years while also working at Washtenaw Community College. She was a good friend of Cleveland Amory and Doris Day. Her advocacy for animals was recognized locally and nationwide. She always made time to advise on animal related issues including the defeat of Proposition 3 in 2006 which would have made dove hunting in Michigan legal. In 1998 she published “Memoirs of a Compassionate Terrorist” with Carolyn Smith. On the first page of the book Cleveland Amory wrote “Doris Dixon was the first field officer of the Fund for Animals at its very beginning, and she remains first in the hearts of many of us. It’s hard to even begin to say how much we value her.” Her passion for helping animals, her wisdom, and humor will be missed.
The Bird Center has received gifts in Doris's memory from the following donors:
- Barton Todd Dixon
- Stephanie & Ray Hunter
- Carol & Carl Akerlof
Paul Sample and Ann Dzwonkowski
Carol & Douglas Feldman made donations in memory of Paul Sample and Ann Dzwonkowski.
Francine Jones, Wildlife Rehabilitator
The hawks and owls of Michigan lost a dedicated rehabilitator on May 24th, 2011. The Bird Center lost a good friend. Francine was always willing to help a bird and was very encouraging and helpful to our student interns. We extend our sympathy to Francine’s parents and many friends.
Mildred Staley
Stephanie Staley Rutledge made a donation in honor of her mother, Mildred Staley, who passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Throughout Mildred's life she found much joy in caring for birds, including a rescued pet finch. Her compassion for small creatures was an example to her friends and family. She will always be remembered for her loving and giving heart.
The Bird Center has also received gifts in Mildred's memory from the following donors:
- Rebecca R. Emerson
- Dorothy Stock
Joseph Grandon Roberts
The following donors have made gifts in memory of Joseph Grandon Roberts, an extraordinary librarian, storyteller and colleague.
- Marcella Zorn
- Joanne & Oscar Alber
- Linda & Joseph Chafets
- Don & Sandy Callard
- Ruth & Neil Haldeman
- Daniel B. Miller
- Dave & Tammy Post
Arthur Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krahn have made a donation in memory of Mr. Krahn's uncle, Arthur Norton, of Lake, Michigan. The Krahn’s have happy memories of Uncle Art’s love of birds and his generous bird feeding.
Mary Allyson Ganim's Mother
Mary Allyson Ganim donated in memory of her mother “who absolutely loved birds”. She was very thankful that the bird she brought to the Bird Center was able to be helped and released.
Michaelyn Locke
Michaelyn Locke was a wildlife rehabilitator. Nolen Locke, her husband, has given many twice yearly donations to the Bird Center in her memory.
Ivan Stock
The family of Ivan Stock of Oklahoma City, OK, selected the Bird Center to receive memorial donations. Ivan helped at the Bird Center while visiting his family in Ann Arbor and was always interested in hearing what was happening with the birds. His daughter Dorothy Stock volunteers and also chairs the Bird Center's Board of Directors.
In addition, the Bird Center has received gifts in memory of Ivan from the following donors:
- Carol & Douglas Feldman
- Carol & Carl Akerlof
Patty Turpen
Patty Turpen passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Patty was an active volunteer for the Bird Center for the past two years, helping us in many ways. You might remember her working shifts at the Bird Center, or cleaning Mary Street in preparation for the season, hauling tables to our storage area during an election, bringing the diets in after preparing them in her home, or perhaps you saw her washing dogs at the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital's charity garage sale and dog wash. Patty's enthusiasm, good nature, and her devotion to helping animals will be greatly missed at the Bird Center.
The Bird Center has received gifts honoring Patty from the following donors:
- Don & Charlotte Allen
- Michael DelDuca
- Marilyn & Dennis Mach
- Stephanie Hunter
- Martin Reineman
- William Secrest
- Bethany & Michael Mach
- Janet & Robert Schrock, Jr.
- H. Tasha Lebow
- Anonymous
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In Celebration
Michelle Rutowski
Carl C. Jr. and Delores E. Strom have made a generous donation in honor of their daughter Michelle Rutowski.
Amanda Falk
Janine Flak has made a donation in honor of her husband’s niece, Amanda Falk, who is currently in China doing research for her PhD in Avian Paleontology.
Kyle Slater
Kyeena GraBril Slater and Charles E. Slater have made another donation on behalf of their son Kyle.
Nick Demski
Claudia Darmofal has made a donation to the Bird Center in honor of her godson's birthday.
Elise Hagy
The following donors have contributed in celebration of Elise Hagy’s birthday:
- Karla Weidner
- Linda D. Zimmer
- Margot and Brian Schapiro
Kim Phillips and Sarah Hogle
Nancy Williams has made gifts to the Bird Center in honor of Kim Phillips and Sarah Hogle.
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