MARCUS--Lottie Blumlein. The board and staff of American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are deeply saddened by the loss of Lottie Blumlein Marcus, an energetic, kind-hearted woman of valor. Together with her beloved husband of 72 years, the late Dr. Howard Marcus, Lottie made a significant impact on Israel's Negev region through her magnanimous support of Ben- Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). In 2004, Lottie and Howard were awarded honorary doctoral degrees by BGU in recognition of their pioneering spirit, exceptional philanthropy and dedication to Israel and higher education. The Marcus Family Campus in Beer-Sheva reflects their commitment to the University and to the fulfillment of David Ben-Gurion's vision to build a world-class institution of education and research in the Negev desert. Lottie will be deeply missed. We extend our profound condolences to her daughter, Ellen Marcus, a BGU board vice chair, and Ellen's husband, Harvey Malyn; to Lottie's granddaughter, Jennifer Hill and her husband, Ryan; to Ellen's stepson, Michael Malyn; and to all those who have been touched by Lottie's gentle benevolence. May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Lloyd Goldman, President Ruth Flinkman-Marandy, SW Campaign Chair Doron Krakow, EVP Philip Gomperts, SW Reg. Dir. 1/3
