Irv Zeid was remembered as Olivette's consummate citizen. As councilman, mayor, member of numerous public commissions, and private citizen, he gave more than 30 years of consistent, wide-ranging exemplary service that made him a universal presence in the city. He had an impact on every part of Olivette and helped make it a better place to live and work, exemplifying a spirit of citizenship devoted to the community's betterment and future.