Denver native and longtime attorney Harry Sterling died April 26, 2022, at the age of 87. A service was held April 28 at Mt. Nebo Memorial Park, officiated by Rabbi Rick Rheins and Rabbi Jay Strear. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Sterling practiced law in Denver for over 50 years, specializing in bankruptcy, trusts and real estate. He was elected to the American College of Bankruptcy Lawyers in 1992 and was recognized in the Best Lawyers in America from 1987 to 2006.
Mr. Sterling was heavily involved in B’nai B’rith and was a founding member and president of Temple Sinai. He was also past board member of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Anti-Defamation League, Opera Colorado, Colorado Ballet and the Denver Film Society.
Mr. Sterling taught law students at CU and DU, and taught at the Temple Sinai Religious School.
A graduate of East High School at the age of 16, Mr. Sterling received Bachelor of Science in Business and JD degrees from CU.
Mr. Sterling was known to family and friends as an avid world traveler.
“He loved an adventure like no one else,” his family said.
Survivors are Mr. Sterling’s wife Victoria, children Lauren (Larry Sussman) Sterling, Elissa (Alan Troy) Sterling, Fran (Keith Hay) Sterling and stepchildren Sam (Susie) Aybar and Liz Aybar (Betsy) Conti; and eight grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to B’nai B’rith Colorado.
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