Eric S. (Tavy) Schmier

Eric S. (Tavy) Schmier died of lung cancer at age 70 on July 9th, 2017 at the home of his brother and sister-in law in Larkspur, California. He was known as Tavy, his nickname, until law school.

Eric was born in Detroit, Michigan as the second of four children to Walter and Beverly Schmier. He was raised in Huntington Woods, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan and Hastings College of the Law. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Constellation. He lived in Larkspur for almost 40 years and attended Congregation Kol Shofar in Tiburon, CA.

In lifelong partnership with his brother Ken, Eric had distinguished careers in retailing and industrial real estate redevelopment.

In 1985 he became a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland, served as its President, and remained dedicated to it for the remainder of his life.

He is survived by his friend Ellen Tobe.

He is also survived by his mother; siblings Michael Schmier (Jeanette Richards). Kenneth Schmier (Lisa); and Sara Aftergood (Dr. David) as well as nephews Aaron Aftergood (Jenny); Jacob Aftergood and niece Hannah Reinstein (Yos).

The funeral and memorial service were held on July 11th.

The family suggests donations in memory of Eric Schmier be made to the Oakland Boys and Girls Clubs (BGCOakland.Org).