Beverly Jean Elinoff, a native Denverite and respected teacher, singer and folk dancer, passed away June 6, 2009, in Denver.
Rabbi Bernard Gerson and Cantor Martin Goldstein officiated at the June 10 graveside service at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Beverly was an accomplished singer, folk dancer and world traveler, the family said. She was beloved by all who were fortunate to encounter her.
Mrs. Elinoff was born Jan. 24, 1930, in Denver. She graduated East High School in 1947 and received her bachelors in education from DU in 1951.
Beverly Verner married Joseph J. Elinoff on April 1, 1949, in Denver.
A secondary school and special education teacher, Mrs. Elinoff was active with One World Folk Dancers and the Hebrew Chorale. She also was on the board of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library at DU and a member of ORT and Hadassah.
In the 1970s, she earned earned a masters degree from DU.
Mrs. Elinoff is survived by her husband Joseph Elinoff of Denver; children Linda (Ken) Feltz of Denver, Kallman (Marj) Elinoff of Denver, Neal (Karla) Elinoff of Telluride and Nathan (Louise) Elinoff of Denver; grandchildren Barbara (Nathan) Goldstein, Genesse (Eric) Finnegan, Talia Elinoff, Alanna Elinoff, Jonah Elinoff, Aaron Elinoff and Jonathan Elinoff; and great-grandchildren Liora and Nava Goldstein.
Contributions may be made to Hadassah or the Carson-Brierly Dance Library, c/o Penrose Library at DU, 2150 E. Evans, Denver, CO 80208.
