Hamdy Salem

Hamdy A. Salem, 62, of Fulton, died Friday, January 11, 2008 at Boone Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Cairo, Egypt on March 5, 1945. He married Sharon (Keller) Salem on June 21, 1980. She survives at the home. Survivors include two daughters, Nadia Salem of Columbia and Maggie Salem of the home; a stepson, Jason Salem of Columbia; three sisters and many nieces and nephews in Egypt. Mr. Salem was preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, and two brothers. Mr. Salem earned his Bachelor’s degree at Tanta University in Cairo, Egypt; his Master’s degree from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota; and completed Ph.D. coursework at The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. He taught accounting at Tanta University until he came to the U.S. in 1976. He was a soccer player all of his early life and played for both national and international levels in Egypt. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 in Hermann Lounge in the Hunter Activity Center on the Westminster College Campus. Please join us February 24th for a time of sharing and remembrance.