If you would like to provide a blessing to Paul's children, the family is accepting donations for their college fund. Please use the link below to donate via PayPay.
Click here to donate to the Derderian Children's College Fund
If you would prefer to write a check, please make them out to Tracy Derderian with "Kids College Fund" in the memo line.
Psalm 91
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The LORD is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Dr. Paul Michael Derderian, age 52, of Grand Blanc, Michigan went to be with his Lord, on June 4, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Paul was born in Flint Michigan on January 4, 1959 to Dr. Sarkis and Helen Derderian. Paul attained a Bachelor of Science degree from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI and received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He did his internal medicine residency at Flint Osteopathic Hospital, and then completed two fellowships, one in Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and one in medical hematology at Rush Presbyterian- St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Paul was the medical director of Community Cancer Care at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, where he passionately cared for and served countless patients. He was a member of The American Society for Clinical Oncologist and served on numerous medical boards.
Paul loved being with his family, especially times spent together in Northern, Michigan. He was an avid golfer, skier and was passionate about his relationship with The Lord.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Tracy Lynn, the love of his life and his adored children, Ian Thomas, Gabrielle Marie, Noah Daniel, Gideon Jacob, Jonah Carl and Violette McKenna of Grand Blanc. His mother Helen, brothers Drs. Sarkis and Gregory Derderian and their wives, Vicky and Cheryl; niece and nephews Dr. S. Christopher, Meghan, Nicholas, and Alexander Derderian will also dearly miss Paul.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Sarkis Derderian.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11:00 am in Grand Blanc, MI at Mt. Hope Church on Embury Rd. Pastors Lucy Schaub and Randy Tompko will officiate the memorial service. Paul will be laid to rest in Lake Leelanau, MI.
Paul loved the Lord and was deeply committed to serving Him by being a faithful witness, loving husband and devoted father. A college fund has been established to help with the costs of sending Paul and Tracy's six children to college. Contributions to this fund are welcomed and greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.
The family would like to extend warmest appreciation for all the well-wishes, love and support we have received from so many friends and family members.
If you would like to provide a blessing to Paul's children, the family is accepting donations for their college fund. Please use the link below to donate via PayPay.
Click here to donate to the Derderian Children's College Fund
If you would prefer to write a check, please make them out to Tracy Derderian with "Kids College Fund" in the memo line.
