Gerald (Jerry) Olesh, who was instrumental in founding Shalom Park, passed away Dec. 22, 2010, in Denver. Rabbis Salomon Gruenwald and Stephen Booth-Nadav officiated at the Dec. 26 service at the HEA. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Jerry mentored many individuals, many of whom relied upon him as a personal confidante and advisor, the family said.
Mr. Olesh was born July 19, 1930, in Denver. He graduated Denver North High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society.
He received his bachelors degree and masters degree from DU.
A CPA, Mr. Olesh was a partner in the firm of Olesh, Bressler and Idelberg before starting Business Dynamics, a business consulting company.
An advisor to Bnai Brith AZA #647 when he was younger, Mr. Olesh served on the boards of Beth Israel Hospital and several businesses.
He is survived by his siblings Lucille Galber of Massachusetts and Arthur (Arlene) Moss; nieces Cherie (Larry) Karo Schwartz and Donna (Brad) Nunn and nephews Scott Galber, Michael Moss, Perry (Sue) Moss and Ira (Bambi) Moss. He is the great-uncle of Alison, Steven, Catharine and David Moss, Julie and David Galber and Chris and Michael Nunn.
Contributions may be made to Shalom Park, the HEA or Allied Jewish Federation.
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