George Booth passed away Sept. 8, 2014, in Denver. He was 85. Rabbi Nadya Gross officiated at the Sept. 9 graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
George lived at Kavod Senior Life, where he enjoyed concerts and entertaining residents with his wry sense of humor and sailing stories, the family said.
He will be missed by his friends at Kavod, his many friends in South Carolina and of course his family.
George was born in Chicago, Ill.
His grandfather, Morris Booth, was the only shochet and cantor who lived on the Iron Range in Minnesota. His synagogue in Virginia, Minn., is on the National Historic Registry and is the only synagogue still standing on the range.
Georges major joy in life was sailing, which he did both in Chicago and Miami, Fla.
He also was involved in Boy Scouts as a troop leader and district commissioner in Chicago.
A resident of Miami and Camden, SC, for many years, he moved to Denver in June of 2013 to be near his son, granddaughter and family.
George Booth is survived by his children Rabbi Stephen (Jan) Booth-Nadav and Barbara Booth; and granddaughter Ariella Booth-Nadav.
Donations in his memory may be made to LifeSail Inc., 15523 Valerio St., Van Nuys, CA 91406; Kavod Senior Life, 22 S. Adams St., Denver 80209; and Ariella Booth-Nadavs Bat Mitzvah and Israel Trip Fund, Young Americans Bank 3349, 3550 E. 1st. Ave., Denver, 80206.
Copyright © 2014 by the Intermountain Jewish News
