Gerald M. Leiser, a founding member of Temple Sinai and Beit Torah in Colorado Springs, passed away July 11, 2011, in Littleton. Rabbi Bruce Dollin officiated at the July 13 service held at the HEA. Interment followed at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
He was a moral, ethical, generous and positive man who took care of his family, they said. He was sitting in a chair talking about airplanes when a blood clot in his lungs ended his life.
It was a full and wonderful life.
Mr. Leiser was born July 21, 1934, in Denver, and attended East High and CU.
From 1955-1959, he served as a US Navy pilot.
Mr. Leiser married Shelley Gordon on Dec. 5, 1960. They were married for 50 years.
The owner of Mid-West Furniture Co. for about 30 years, he also owned ranches and farms.
An extensive traveler, Mr. Leiser flew airplanes, rode motorcycles and horses, and studied world finance.
He was a member of the HEA.
Mr. Leiser is survived by his wife Shelly Leiser; daughters Valerie Greenfield and Janine (Chris) Hall; sister Deanne (Bill) Conte; and grandchildren Sam, Bennett, Avi and Max Greenfield and Austin, Aidan and Autumn Hall.
Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, National Processing Center, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
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