Helen Ditzhazy, professor of leadership and counseling
at EMU from 1987 until she retired in 2007, died June
22. She was 81.
Ditzhazy received her bachelor's degree in 1948 and master's
degree in 1952 from Michigan State University. She received
her doctorate in 1972 from the University of Michigan.
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During her career, she was the assistant principal of
Lee M. Thurston High School in Redford, principal
of Novi High School, administrative assistant at Novi Community
Schools and assistant superintendent of Jackson Public
Schools. She came to Eastern as an associate professor
of leadership and counseling in 1987. After two years at
EMU, she was granted tenure and then promoted to full professor
in 1992.
"Although she had been experiencing health challenges
in recent months, Helen remained in good spirits," said
Sally Rosales, secretary in the department of leadership
and counseling. "She was eager to continue her involvement
in projects with and for students in the department of
leadership and counseling."
Ditzhazy was a Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian, member of
Phi Delta Kappa and past president of the John Sackett
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
She also was a descendant of Edward Doty, the Mayflower
Compact signor.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 60 years, Joseph
Ditzhazy; one daughter, Carol Vogel of Beloit, Wisc.; and
eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled Tuesday, July 8, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. 6 Mile, in
Northville. The family will be at the church beginning
at 10 a.m. Following the service, the church will provide
light refreshments.
Cards for her family can be sent to: Joseph Ditzhazy,
41110 Fox Run, Apt. 310, Novi, 48377. Funeral arrangements
took place at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia.
