Ida Kozatch, a lifetime Denverite who was active in numerous Jewish organizations, passed away April 17, 2009, in Denver. Rabbi Bernard Gerson officiated at the April 20 service held at Rodef Shalom. Interment followed at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mrs. Kozatch was born July 9, 1925, in Denver. She graduated East High and attended DU for two years.
She married Isadore Kozatch on Jan. 6, 1946, at BMH.
President of the Denver chapter of Hadassah in 1960 and also regional vice-president of the organization, Mrs. Kozatch was on the boards of Beth Joseph, Rodef Shalom, Herzl Jewish Day School and the Denver Symphony.
She also volunteered for the Allied Jewish Federation Campaign and Israel Bonds.
Mrs. Kozatch enjoyed bridge, ceramics and pool exercises.
Mrs. Kozatch is survived by her husband Isadore Kozatch; children Marcie Bayaz, Jerry (Vail) Kozatch and Rivka Yerushalmi; grandchildren Shai, Shachar, Lia and Mara; and seven great-grandchildren.
