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Obituaries

Edith Silverman

Edith M. Silverman, former president of Hadassah and the Beth Joseph Sisterhood, passed away Nov. 24, 2012, in Aurora. Rabbi Steven Foster officiated at the Nov. 27 graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.

Mrs. Silverman was born Sept. 13, 1920, in Washington, DC, where she attended American University.

She married Stanley I. Silverman on Jan. 23, 1941. Mr. Silverman passed away on Aug. 21, 1991.

Mrs. Silverman was a bookkeeper for Stearns-Rogers Dairy and the Federal Bureau of Mines.

In addition to her involvement with Hadassah and Beth Joseph, she belonged to Mogen David Adom, participated in Reading for the Blind and volunteered at Denver public libraries.

Mrs. Silverman is survived by her daughters Nancy (Tim) Elliott of Centential and Jean (Bill) Liles of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren Gina (Todd) Ross of Englewood, Brian (Allison) Spinnato of Aurora, Debra (Chris) Canter of Houston, Texas, Jennifer (Jason) Gonzalez of San Antonio; and great-granddaughters Ava Spinnato of Aurora and Addie Ross of Englewood.

Contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation or the Colorado Lupus Foundation.

Copyright © 2012 by the Intermountain Jewish News

Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 December 2012 01:29 )

 

Mary Goldberg

Mary GoldbergMary Goldberg, a lifelong Denver resident and former employee for the State of Colorado, passed away Dec. 7, 2012, in Denver. Rabbi Steven Foster officiated at the Dec. 9 funeral service held at Temple Emanuel’s Feiner Chapel. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements. “Mary’s life was filled with family and friends,” her loved ones said. “She enjoyed traveling and her weekly card games until her health began to fail. She was a lovely, kind lady ...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 December 2012 02:30 )

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Max Heit

Max HeitMax Heit, an attorney, passed away Nov. 19, 2012, in Denver. His son-in-law Rabbi Lester Polonsky, Rabbis Joe Black and Steven Foster and daughter-in-law Cantor Regina Heit officiated at the Nov. 21 service at Temple Emanuel. Interment followed at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements. “His sense of humor could light up a room!” his family said. “He was a caring, loving, dedicated father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather.
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Ronald Freund

Ronald Julius Freund was killed in a traffic accident Nov. 29, 2012, in Pecos, Texas. Rabbi Steven Foster officiated at the Dec. 7 service at Feldman Chapel. Interment followed at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements. Mr. Freund was born May 22, 1937, in Chicago, and had a high school education. After serving two years in the Marines, he received his honorable discharge on Sept. 10, 1958.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:58 )

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Marsha Druker

Marsha DrukerMarsha Lynn Druker, a native Denverite and lifelong resident, passed away Nov. 30, 2012, in Lakewood. Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald officiated at the Dec. 2 graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements. “Marsha was loved dearly by her family and friends,” her loved ones said. “Her beautiful singing voice will be missed.” Mrs. Druker was born July 20, 1951, in Denver. She attended Colfax Elementary, Lake Junior High, North High, the University of Phoenix and...

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:58 )

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