Dear Helene, 
Thank you for being as “solicitous” of Doctor Weinstock as you were. He truly loved it.
He was such a fine professor, whose caring and encouragement, as well as his insistence on editing and editing led me to teaching.  
He had a keen eye, and I think mediocrity had no place in his life. One of the popular songs of the late 90s was called “Ironic” which talks of examples of irony. Doctor Weinstock went through the entire song with us one day during class, pointing out that none of the ironies in the lyrics were ironic at all.  It was a fun exercise. I will always remember him and send you my best wishes.

Dr. Weinstock had such a profound hand in my development as a human and as a writer.  I quote him often: "Helene and I have been married for many decades, but have had many spouses over the years.  It's our job to make sure who she grows into and who I grow into are still compatible."  I'm so grateful to have known him.  My heart extend to his family and friends.  

Oh dear, I was just thinking about Don, and I discovered he had passed away several years ago. My heart is pounding, my thoughts are whirling, and my heart is sinking. What a treasure he was—.as a professor, a friend,‘and a human being.’  He made such a difference in my life—my love of Victorian Literature, my personal growth, and my greater understanding of what was important in life. You are very very much missed, Don. I will always cherish memories of you. Thank you., dear Don. Love, Linda

Dr Weinstock was one of the best professors I had. He was a hard teacher. He demanded introspection and accuracy. He was the kindest professor. He taught me how to write about myself in Poetry of Self. His love of writing and his love of his students was heartfelt. He changed my understanding of life. 

I am saddened to hear of Don's passing. I certainly don't remember the names or personalities of many college professors. Professor Weinstock stands out above so many others as a brilliant, compassionate teacher who loved his craft and cared about his students. I have memories of him talking about you, Helene, and how he would never call you "my wife," extending the ultimate courtesy to you as "the love of my life with whom I have the privilege to be married" instead. He refused to"claim" you but had so many great things to say about you, poetry therapy, etc. All this I remember form one semester in 1990 - yes, he left an impact on me. He will be missed, but never forgotten. All the best to you,  Tom Jordan

Dear Helene,

I just learned of Don's passing away.  Where do I begin.

I happened into Don's Advanced Composition class thirty years ago and what compassion and daring to love I muster up today, for myself and others, I learned from him. In his ongoing dialogue with me in the margins of my papers, his fierce defense of me in the face of self-doubts, his passionate fight against the CIC. One of the poems he gave me I carried for years, typed and folded, in my wallet, to be pulled out and read when I needed to be reminded of Don's sanity and steadfast love for this dear old world. 

I was, am forever changed by Don's love. He has remained alive in my heart for thirty years. As he will for the rest of my life. 

Andrea

OBITUARY

Donald J Weinstock

September 2, 1934 – January 4, 2016

Groman Eden Mortuary & Eden Memorial Park

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