Jan Bernstein
Denver native Jan (Jeanette) Kahan Bernstein died on April 14, 2023, at the age of 83, 18 months after the passing of her late husband, Udell (Dell) Bernstein.
Mrs. Bernstein, born on January 6, 1940, grew up in Park Hill and attended East High School. She attended CU Boulder and graduated with a degree in political science. She later obtained her law degree from UC Denver.
One of Mrs. Bernstein’s legacies is the Colorado Women’s Employment and Education organization, founded to combat the roots of poverty.
“She thrived under the intellectual demands from law school, making dear friends along the way and contributing to community growth,” her family said. “Her kindness, generosity and warmth touched the lives of countless people.”
Mrs. Bernstein married Dell Bernstein on February 24, 1963. They remained a couple until Mr. Bernstein’s death in October, 2021.
“She worked tirelessly to provide for her children and instilled in them a deep sense of love, compassion and empathy,” her family said.
Survivors are children David Bernstein, Rochelle Bernstein and Debbie Jordan; and six grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the Anti-Defamation League.
Mary Ann Rosen
Former Denver resident Mary Ann Rosen died on April 26, 2023, in St. Louis Park, Minn. She was 91. A service was held on May 1, 2023 at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, Minn., officiated by Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman and Cantor Inbal Sharett-Singer. Arrangements were made by Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels.
Mrs. Rosen was born in Denver on May 23, 1931, to Harry and Sarah Sobol.
She attended the University of Minnesota with a degree in education and spent her 42-year career in the teaching profession.
In 1955 Mary Ann married Herb Rosen; they were a couple until Mr. Rosen’s passing in 2010.
Mrs. Rosen was an active member of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for women educators.
Survivors are children Debbie (Bruce) Lieberman, Sarah Rose, Charles (Sharon Hepner) Rosen and Ruth (Alan) Pearlman; and 11 grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Temple Israel of Minneapolis.
Barbara Altman, wife of the late Gerald Altman and the late Herb Cook, died on April 3, 2023. She was 94.
A service was held on April 5 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Yaakov Chaitovsky and Rabbi Steven Foster. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on August 26, 1928, in Springfield, Ill., Mrs. Altman became a Denverite as a young girl.
Survivors are children Devvy (Bob Maulitz) Altman, Rick (Susi) Altman and Bob (Beth) Altman; siblings Michael Ross and Karen Susman; and grandchildren Alix and Max Maulitz, Rachel (Curtis) Nagle, Willy Lexier, Katie Altman and Amy Altman.
Contributions may be made to BMH-BJ or JEWISHcolorado.
Denver native Stuart Kauvar passed away on April 26, 2023. He was 85. A service was held on April 26 at Golden Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Avraham Mintz. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Kauvar, born on January 14, 1938, grew up on the West Side and attended Cheltenham Elementary, before moving with his family to the East Side. Mr. Kauvar attended East High School and both CSU and DU.
For over 40 years, Mr. Kauvar worked as a real estate appraiser. He had many positions, including president of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.
After a previous marriage to Ellen Bernstein, Mr. Kauvar and his second wife Linda were married in December, 1972.
“He was very dedicated to his friends and family and made that a priority,” his family said. “He loved to travel and we travelled with him just up until this past fall.”
Survivors are Mr. Kauvar’s wife Linda; children Pam (Theresa Blue) Kauvar, Stephen (Julie) Kauvar, Kari (Pat) Wells and Lauren Kauvar; and grandchildren Samantha (Rudy) Dozal, Sasha Kauvar, Taylor Kauvar, Brandon Kauvar, Erik Wells and Cameron Wells.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Chabad Jewish Center-South Metro Denver.
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