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Ellis "Al" Salim
Born: 12/9/1944
Died: 2/2/2022
Age: 77
Community: Flushing, MI
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SALIM, Ellis "Al" – Of Flushing, age 77, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by family.
Visitation 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022 at St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, Flint.
A Trisagion service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at church.
Private funeral service will be held at St. George Orthodox Church, The Very Reverend Father Joseph Abud officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. George Orthodox Church.
Burial in Flushing Cemetery.
Ellis was born in Flint, Michigan on December 9, 1944, the son of Norman and Betty (Khoury) Salim.
On June 22, 1969 he married Elaine Hourani in Charleston, West Virginia. Together, they had 53 years in wedded bliss, three loving children, and the most beautiful grandchildren.
Ellis' biggest love in life was for his family. He was an amazing friend to so many, and simply a selfless man to the core.
Ellis was a member of St. George Orthodox Church and Chairman of the Parish Council. He was a Shriner and Mason. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Mr. Salim was a University of Michigan alumni and avid fan. He was Vice President for Student Services for 40 years at Baker College Systems. He guided so many people in their pursuit of their educational goals and was referred to as the "Godfather of Financial Aid" by peers in his profession (very suiting nickname because of his love for The Godfather movies). Because he was nationally recognized for his expertise, he was invited to Washington DC to sit on Federal Regulations Panels. His achievements both personal and professional were endless.
Surviving are wife, Elaine;
children, Ed Salim and wife Jennifer, Stacy and husband Jasen Sack;
grandchildren, Drake, Alexandria, Brock, Elaina, Sophia, Daniel, Mitchell and Mariah;
sister, Phyllis Good of Lansing;
brother-in-law, Dr. Jameel and wife Judy Hourani;
sister-in-law, Loraine and husband Sam Stout;
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Norman Paul; parents, Norman and Betty Salim; brother, Dr. Fred Salim; sister, Norma Lazar; sister-in-law, Norma Salim; brother-in-law, David Lazar; mother and father-in-law, Nellie and Edy Hourani.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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Visitation 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022 at St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, Flint.
A Trisagion service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at church.
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