Armen Barsamian, age 89, July 3, 2014.

Beloved husband of Norma. Dear father of Mark (Linda), Nona (Byron) Brigham and Roger (Roxanne). Loving grandfather of John (Julie) Graham, Allison, Carmen Brigham, Sara (Anthony) Gilbert, Chelsea and Lisa. Preceded in death by parents, Simon and Araxy Barsamian and brother, Myron.

A selfless community servant, dedicated to the educational community of Garden City. A few of his outstanding accomplishments: First Citizen of Garden City; Treasurer and founding member Parkside Credit Union; President, Garden City School Board; Wayne County Association of School Boards; Board member Schoolcraft College Foundation; Parliamentarian, Michigan State PTA; Garden City Kiwanis; Board President, Wayne County Intermediate School District.

Visitation Wednesday July 9 at 12pm, followed by 1pm sharing of memories at the John N Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd, (between Ford Rd & Cherry Hill), Garden City.

Memorials suggested to the Garden City Educational Foundation or the Schoolcraft College Foundation.