In Memoriam

Morton H. Meyerson was an entrepreneur and innovator whose career helped build the modern technology-services industry — at Electronic Data Systems, at EDS and General Motors, and as chairman and chief executive of Perot Systems — before he turned his energy fully to philanthropy, the arts, and his family.

He gave his name and his leadership to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, and a lifetime to the practice of Tzedakah. He is remembered by his family above all for the principle that guided everything else — to help others.

Marlene Nathan Meyerson personified power in a tiny package. Her friends called her the “little general” and that nickname suited her well. She was her high school head cheerleader yet always had her nose in a book. She inherited a sense of style from her mother and father (Nathan’s Store in Galveston) and expanded it from clothes to art, design & architecture.

Marlene was the ultimate mother to David and Marti while balancing home life with a successful real estate career. She perfected grandmothering with Hannah, David, and Sandy and doted on Marti. Her flame was extinguished too early as she fought a mighty battle against ovarian cancer with grit, grace, and dignity. Her love for Morton, her family, and friends was abundant and unconditional and she was fiercely loyal like no other.

David Nathan Meyerson was an extraordinary man who affected the lives of many people. He amused; he enraged; he cajoled; he provoked; he helped; he challenged; he comforted; he entertained. He repaired the world. Life is fragile and time is short here on earth.