Taleb Salameh
- December 6, 1984 - March 10, 2013
- North Liberty, Iowa
of Taleb's Passing
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“Denise and Yousef,
I am so sorry. I only found out about this yesterday. What a gifted young man! Both of your families must have been so proud...Read More »
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1 of 75 | Posted by: Beth Hanken - monticello, IA
“All my prayers are with the family he will be missed but not forgotten!!!!!
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2 of 75 | Posted by: jessica upton
“I remember a night that taleb and i both got pulled over in the same night by university hieghts police both of us had no license and both trucks...Read More »
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3 of 75 | Posted by: Poohbear
“I was very shocked when watching t.v. on that Sunday. I was in my room with my girlfriend and I freaked out loud. Taleb it's me Marco Frausto buddy...Read More »
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4 of 75 | Posted by: Marco - Washington, IA - Friend
“Denise,
I am so sorry for your loss.
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5 of 75 | Posted by: Stacy Freeburg
“Denise,
I am so sorry for your loss. Many years ago, when our sons were in junior high and my son, Joe, delivered the newspaper (back-to-back route...Read More »
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6 of 75 | Posted by: Sue Farran - Coralville, IA
“Denise and Yousef,
I am so sorry...there are no words that are adequate. I cannot imagine the anguish you feel, and pray that memories of good...Read More »
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7 of 75 | Posted by: Deborah Abdel-Hadi - Webster City, IA
“Denise and Yousef,
I am so sorry...there are no words that are adequate. I cannot imagine the anguish you feel, and pray that memories of good...Read More »
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8 of 75 | Posted by: Deborah Abdel-Hadi - Webster City, IA
“I remember haning out with Taleb in high school. Going to rock n' skate on Fridays. He always could get me to smile. He will be missed. Aisha when I...Read More »
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9 of 75 | Posted by: Kathryn Nandell De Gonzalez - IA
“Denise and family,we are so deeply saddened by the news of Taleb's passing.We saw the news report but only today (3/16) learned that it was him.We...Read More »
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10 of 75 | Posted by: Steve & Becca Barjonah - IA
“To Mr.& Mrs. Salameh the entire Salameh family:
Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are many. I am so very sad,sorry,and heartbroken for your...Read More »
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11 of 75 | Posted by: Shams Ghoneim
“Denise my thoughts r with u at this difficult time
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12 of 75 | Posted by: Ronni Diasse - North liberty , IA
“Denise and family:Words can not offer comfort to you,but we want to express to you that are thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take...Read More »
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13 of 75 | Posted by: Judy/Dave Huling - co-workers
“We met Taleb numerous times while visiting our daughter at the University of Iowa. He would always remember us. His beaming smile, handshakes and...Read More »
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14 of 75 | Posted by: Dick & Sherry Cross - Prior Lake, MN
“Denise and family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Tracy, Jessica, and Jaron
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15 of 75 | Posted by: Tracy, Jessica, and Jaron Lamp - IA
“Denise and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Taleb's sudden death. We fondly remember your family from all the time we spent on the...Read More »
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16 of 75 | Posted by: Jan & Santo Gentiluomo - IA
“Denise and Aisha, Words cannot express our sorrow in the loss of your son and brother. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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17 of 75 | Posted by: Mark and Gloria Yorek - IA
“Since Monday all I can think about is Taleb. I used to hang out with Taleb back in the day. I met him through my boyfriend at the time and although I...Read More »
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18 of 75 | Posted by: Rachel Cronan
“Aisha and family,
Sorry to hear about Taleb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If you need anything let us know.
sincerely Robert and Linda
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19 of 75 | Posted by: Robert and Linda Maier - IA
“Aisha and family,
Sorry to hear about Taleb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If you need anything let us know.
sincerely Robert and Linda
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20 of 75 | Posted by: Robert and Linda Maier - IA
“Denise, Aisha, Tarik and Ailia - we are so sorry to hear about Taleb's passing. We have fond memories of Taleb and the rest of the Salameh's during...Read More »
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21 of 75 | Posted by: Pat & Warren Darling - Coralville, IA
“Denise So very sorry about the loss of your son Taleb. Bill and I are thinking of you and your family.
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22 of 75 | Posted by: Bill and Ginny Hedges - IA
“Tarik, Denise and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family through this rough time. Please let us know if...Read More »
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23 of 75 | Posted by: Co A 334th BSB Soliders and Family Support Group
“Denise and Aisha (and the rest of the Salameh family), I'm so sorry for your loss. In time of grief we come together as a family, If you need...Read More »
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24 of 75 | Posted by: Jenny Arnold - North Liberty, IA
“Denise, Tarik and girls, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your son, brother--- loved one.
Although it has been several years since we have...Read More »
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25 of 75 | Posted by: Ginny, Gary and Ian LeMaster - IA
“Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when Taleb was a little boy and that doesn't seem so long ago either. My sympathies to you and...Read More »
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26 of 75 | Posted by: Faye Wheeler - North Liberty, IA
“Denise and Family,
I want you to know that my family and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your Son!
...Read More »
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27 of 75 | Posted by: sherry harris - North Liberty,Ia, IA
“Aisha and Family,
My heart goes out to you all. Although we were not extremely close, the times spent with Aisha and Taleb were memorable. You...Read More »
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28 of 75 | Posted by: Liz Pate - Iowa City, IA
“Denise,
My son Gabe talks a lot about Taleb from his West High days. I am so sorry to hear of this horrible tragedy. You and your family are...Read More »
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29 of 75 | Posted by: Jacqueline Francis - Rocklin, CA
“Denise and Family:
So sorry to hear about Taleb. There are no words to describe what you must be going through. You and your family stay strong....Read More »
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30 of 75 | Posted by: Jan Hinrichsen - coralville, IA
“Denise and family,
Words seem meaningless at a time of such tragedy for your family. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many...Read More »
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31 of 75 | Posted by: Barbara Janes - Van Horne, IA
“Aisha and family- my heart breaks for you all right now and for times to come. Taleb was usually where I was in the summer of 2005. If you found...Read More »
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32 of 75 | Posted by: stephanie horning - tiffin, IA
“I am so sorry for your loss! Denise, I remember you always talking so fondly of your children over the years. Hold those memories close! Offering...Read More »
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33 of 75 | Posted by: Dawn Schrock - Wellman, IA
“My heart and prayers go out tohe family. Taleb and Dennis were friends for a long time. I remember them in their football uniforms, and playi ng just...Read More »
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34 of 75 | Posted by: Deb Hull - Coralville, IA
“Denise,
I am so sorry to hear about Taleb. I can't imagine what you must be going through. Please know that we are all thinking about you and...Read More »
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35 of 75 | Posted by: Jodi Markham - Gibson, IA
“Denise -
My heart breaks for you and your family as you suffer through this loss of the life of Taleb. My prayers and tears go out to you and all...Read More »
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36 of 75 | Posted by: Joellen Coop Jepson
- Wayland, IA
“Remembering our water gun fight I chased you down by the creek I dont know you got the wettest and you playing base ball with Matty You are a very...Read More »
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37 of 75 | Posted by: Sue Zieser - Hazleton, IA
“Denise,
I am so sorry for your your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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38 of 75 | Posted by: Keeley Carter - Coralville, IA
“Denise and family,
So very sorry to hear about Taleb's passing. Such a tragedy and my heart goes out to you all. I will always remember him as a...Read More »
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39 of 75 | Posted by: Tamie Treiber - Hills, IA
“Denise, I'm so sorry to read about Taleb. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
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40 of 75 | Posted by: Jean Hecht - North Liberty, IA
“Words escape me. My heart is broken. Taleb was a good kid, always had a smile on his face and a glimmer in his eye. You could never stay mad at...Read More »
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41 of 75 | Posted by: Dee Weber - Jesup, IA - friend
“So very sorry for your tragic loss Taleb was a high school friend of mine and was very shocked when all of this took place . Taleb was always the...Read More »
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42 of 75 | Posted by: Jessica - ames, IA
“So very sorry for your tragic loss Taleb was a high school friend of mine and was very shocked when all of this took place . Taleb was always the...Read More »
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43 of 75 | Posted by: Jessica - ames, IA
“Denise, Aisha, Tarik, and family-
I can't pretend to understand the heartache you must be enduring during this time, now and forever. I have many...Read More »
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44 of 75 | Posted by: Ashleigh Pewitt - Tiffin, IA
“my thoughts and prayers go out to talebs family,although it has been a few years since ive last seen taleb i can still hear that rediculous laugh he...Read More »
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45 of 75 | Posted by: nick - des moines, IA - friend
“Taleb was my TA for the very first engineering class I ever attended at the University of Iowa. He was an excellent role model for all students and...Read More »
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46 of 75 | Posted by: Andrew Rommann - IA - Student
“Denise and children. How devestated you must all be in your loss. I have not seen any of you since the kids were little but I remember you so well....Read More »
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47 of 75 | Posted by: Mary HenryOsman - Iowa City, IA
“To
to Taleb's family' we didn't know him very well, but Aisha, was like family to us, when my daughter got killed in Aug, she was there for...Read More »
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48 of 75 | Posted by: Joelee - Keota, IA - friend
“Denise & Tarik - (Tarik, I was one of your teachers at NW.) Words cannot express the sympathy I send to you and your family. I never met Taleb,...Read More »
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49 of 75 | Posted by: Beth Peterson - Iowa City, ID
“Denise & family,
I didn't know your son but I knew and know you, Alanea knows more of your family...But I know as mom how hard thismust be for you,...Read More »
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50 of 75 | Posted by: maryann & alanea - n.l, IA
“There are no words...My thoughts are with Taleb's family and friends during this difficult time. My interactions with Taleb were few, but he always...Read More »
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51 of 75 | Posted by: Toni Sherrets - Cedar Rapids, IA
“II am so sorry to hear about your loss. My memories of Taleb in German classes are very positive. It was clear to me that he was smart, seemed...Read More »
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52 of 75 | Posted by: Margaret Winkler - Coralville, IA
“Denise I am thinking of you with saddness and sorrow at this time of your loss. I remember Taleb and the other kids when they came to work to visit...Read More »
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53 of 75 | Posted by: Donna Hogan - Iowa City, IA
“I'll never forget driving home w/Taleb and Heather, he was so happy that we'd made it in one piece. Taleb said it best, "Holly's a crazy driver and...Read More »
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54 of 75 | Posted by: holly thimsen - Cedar Rapids, IA
“Taleb was a such a sweetheart, I have nothing but good memories with him. Lots of fun times we shared. He was such a great person. He will be...Read More »
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55 of 75 | Posted by: Katie H. - North Liberty, IA
“God wrap sweet Velvet in love, light and eternal bliss.
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56 of 75 | Posted by: Lee - IA
“Aisha,
From the brief times that we met Taleb and the wonderful stories we heard about him we know he was a man who loved his family and his...Read More »
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57 of 75 | Posted by: Randy and Linda Cormeny
“Taleb always knew how to make someone smile, he will be missed greatly
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58 of 75 | Posted by: Katie Farkas - IA - friend
“Dense So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers
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59 of 75 | Posted by: Dennis and Julia Herman - KS
“Denise and family...we send our deepest sympathy and want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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60 of 75 | Posted by: The Swim family - Iowa City, IA
“Condolence for family special for mr HASSAN salameh abo TALEB
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61 of 75 | Posted by: Alberto KREIS - Dearborn, MI
“Denise and family, Our hearts are with you at this time. One of our fondest memories of Taleb was when he stopped traffic to save our cat from being...Read More »
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62 of 75 | Posted by: Mary Blount, Neil Mincey and family - IA
“Taleb was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My husband, Shane and I are saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go...Read More »
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63 of 75 | Posted by: Catherine (Patten) Swift - IA
“Denise
I am so sorry for your heartache
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
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64 of 75 | Posted by: Susan Barkalow - north liberty, IA
“All memories I have of Taleb are filled with laughter and smiles. Thank you for each and every one of those, Taleb. You will most definitely be...Read More »
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65 of 75 | Posted by: Sarah Minner - Coralville, IA
“My thoughts go out to Aisha and her family. Taleb was a great person who would help any one he could. He helped me and I never got a chance to repay...Read More »
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66 of 75 | Posted by: Di Zieser
- Independence, IA
“Such a tragic loss for the world. He had a great mind and an amazing personality. My heart is breaking for your family. I pray they find a way to...Read More »
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67 of 75 | Posted by: Emily - Friend
“Taleb, you're one of those students that a math or a physics teacher could only hope to have. I am so glad I've got to know you as my student in...Read More »
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68 of 75 | Posted by: andreas soemadi - Iowa City
“Taleb was in fact exemplary in more ways than I could share. I watched him grow from a boy into a man with the potential do do incredible things. He...Read More »
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69 of 75 | Posted by: Philip Abshier - Iowa City, IA
“I will always remember Taleb as a kind hearted friend, who always had a big smile to share.
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70 of 75 | Posted by: Amanda - Coralville, IA - Friend
“Aisha,
We are so sorry for your family tradegy. So many things must of went wrong.
We so enjoyed having you and Taleb come to the family...Read More »
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71 of 75 | Posted by: Rod and Wilda Solberg - URbana, IA
“Taleb you are one of the best buds anyone could ever ask for. Our time togethor was filled with laughter and great memories. You will always have a...Read More »
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72 of 75 | Posted by: Heather Andrews - Cedar Rapids , IA
“ALL my memories of Taleb are of him laughing and smiling. He was always so happy go lucky and fun to be around. My heart is breaking for your family...Read More »
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73 of 75 | Posted by: Marisa Gordon - Cedar Rapids, IA
“Denise and family, words cannot begin to express the compassion that I feel for you at this time. I have good memories of Taleb and your family...Read More »
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74 of 75 | Posted by: Nancy Davin - Iowa City, IA
“Denise and family, I am so very saddened by your tremendous loss and want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Annie
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75 of 75 | Posted by: Annie Pistole - North Liberty, IA
Taleb Salameh, 28, died Sunday, March 10, 2013.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family services will be held at the Iowa City Mosque at a later time. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Taleb's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com.
Taleb Hussein Yousef Salameh was born December 6, 1984, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, the son of Yousef and Denise (Reins) Salameh. Growing up in this area, he attended schools in the Iowa City School District. He later attended Kirkwood Community College where he excelled on to attend the University of Iowa where he received his BA degree in Mechanical Engineering, and was in the process of completing his Masters in this field.
Taleb was a man that loved life, believed with strong conviction on much in this world, and acted with passion in his beliefs. From playing soccer with vigor for the past 18 years, pushing to the limits his quest of power over machines from dirt bikes, four wheelers, motorcycles and cars. He was extremely gifted with knowledge and was like a sponge soaking up more and more. It would be hard to find someone that was more animate as an activist about civil and human rights. He could figure out, fix it and move on to the next challenge with anything mechanical. But most of all, he was a man that loved his family, believed in his family, and was there for anyone of them anytime. Taleb so looked forward to their Sunday evening dinners, where everyone was there at Mom's!
His family includes his daughter, Aria Salameh; mother, Denise Salameh; father, Yousef Salameh; sisters, Aisha Salameh and Alia Salameh; brother, Tarik Salameh; and his grandparents, Diane and Donald Reins.
Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Taleb's family and his services.





