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Erdogan Tekben

May 13, 1931 July 5, 2012
Erdogan Tekben
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Dr. Erdogan Tekben of Slate Hill, founding Executive Director of Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, died unexpectedly on July 5, 2012 in Bodrum, Turkey with his loving wife at his side. He was 81.

The son of the late Serif and Binnaz Tekben, he was born on May 13, 1931 in Antalya, Turkey. Erdogan completed Medical school at Istanbul University and later completed his residency at Hudson River State Hospital. He specialized in Forensic Psychiatry and became the founding Executive Director of Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center in New Hampton NY in 1972. He spent his career at Mid-Hudson always striving to create a better environment for both patients and staff. He retired in 1996.He traveled extensively with his beloved wife and children. He was an avid horticulturist and surrounded himself with his wonderful plants and trees both in his Slate Hill home and abroad.

Dr. Tekben is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Beverley Tekben of Slate Hill, his son Dogan and his wife Figen Tekben of Marlton, NJ, daughter, Suzan Stinson of Slate Hill, NY. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren; Derek Stinson of Richmond ME, Lindsay Stinson of Miami FL and Zachary Stinson of Slate Hill NY and Ozan and Aral Tekben of Marlton NJ, and his sister-in-law – Suzanne Tekben of Poughkeepsie, NY, nieces and nephews, Pinar Cohen of Philadelphia PA, Metin Tekben of Poughkeepsie NY, Ekin Ormanlar and Cagla Ok, and sisters, Bilkay Tekben and Gunnur Ormanlar, all of Istanbul Turkey. He was predeceased by brother Can Tekben formerly of Poughkeepsie NY.

Cremation will be private at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.

A Memorial Service will be held for Dr. Tekben on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 3 pm at Applebee-McPhilips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Dr. Erdogan Tekben’s name may do so to the O.C. Arboretum, 211 St. Rt. 416, Montgomery, NY 12549; due to his lifelong love of gardening and nature. www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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