Edward Tamler, M.D., age 96, loving husband of Rose for 74 years, father of Howard (Nechama) and Richard (Carolyn), grandfather of 4, step-grandfather of 3, great grandfather of 6.
Educated at City College of New York (B.S. 1939, Phi Beta Kappa) and Columbia University (B.S. Optometry, 1941 and M.D. College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1950, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society).
Served as naval officer in World War II (Lt Cdr) from July 1941 to February 1946. Practiced ophthalmology in San Francisco and taught pathology at University of California Optometry School and Stanford University, where he also conducted eye research.
Dr. Tamler was active in the Jewish community, especially in the field of Jewish education. He taught Hebrew bible for many years, lectured on Jewish values, was a co-founder of Brandeis-Hillel Day School and a co-founder of the Bay Area Council of Soviet Jewry. He served on the board of the San Francisco Jewish Community Relations Council and the American Jewish Congress. He was cited by the Conservative Movement of Judaism for "furthering Jewish education."
Dr. Tamler taught at the Henry George School for Social Sciences in San Francisco and published a book on land value taxation.
Donations in memory of Edward Tamler may be made to the charity of your choice.