Linda Siegel-Richman
Longtime Denver religious school teacher Linda Siegel-Richman died on September 16, 2022. She was 68. A service was held Sept. 18 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Sara Gilbert. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Siegel-Richman attended the University of Oklahoma and obtained her master’s in education from DU.
Mrs. Siegel-Richman then taught in Kohelet, Beth Evergreen and the JCC, and was a former principal of the HEA religious school. She was also coordinator at the Colorado Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE).
Mrs. Siegel-Richman was a certified chaplain, and was on the Colorado Donor Alliance’s religious advisory council. She also worked with adult learning programming at the Denver Institute for Jewish Studies.
In July, 2015, Mrs. Siegel-Richman received international notoriety after being stopped by police at the Western Wall because she was wearing a kippah.
“I made an unfortunate mistake, even though it is my legal right to wear a kippah at the Kotel,” she told the IJN. “I was in a hurry and forgot to remove it.
Mrs. Siegel-Richman was at the Kotel between classes at the Conservative yeshiva, where she was concluding three weeks of study, while also placing prayers at the Wall from students at Denver Jewish Day School.
“Linda was special because she loved her family and community dearly,” her family said. “She was always teaching us and imparting upon us her values, telling us there’s ‘always room for one more,’ after inviting 23 people for a meal.”
She was married to David Richman.
Survivors include children Aylana (David Abraham) Siegel-Richman, Meirav Siegel-Richman, Yoni Siegel-Richman and Reena Siegel-Richman; grandchild Shakked Abraham; and sister Susan (Red Callender) Siegel. Contributions can be made to Donor Allilance or Foundation for Jewish Camp.Contributions can be made to Donor Allilance or Foundation for Jewish Camp.
Ada Geller
Ada Geller passed away on August 26, 2022, at the age of 77. A service was held Aug. 30 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald and Rabbi Sarah Shulman. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mrs. Geller, a native of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, grew up in Hadera, Israel. She attended The Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University, where she received a master’s in physiology.
In 1975, Mrs. Geller emigrated to the US with her husband Reuven. They lived in Pittsburgh, Pa., and later settled in Scottsdale, Ariz., where Mr. Geller had a medical practice.
After retirement, the Gellers moved to Denver to be closer to family.
A published poet, Mrs. Geller also loved painting.
“There was nothing in the world that she loved and cared for more than her family,” her family said.
Survivors are Mrs. Geller’s husband Reuven; son Gayor (Stephanie) Geller; grandchildren Marilynn and Asher; and her sister Hannah Eli (Zadok).
Contributions may be made to the World Jewish Congress or to the Friends of the IDF.
Sanford “San” Lugger
Sanford “San” Lugger passed away on September 16, 2022. He was 90. A service was held Sept. 19 at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Emily Hyatt. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Lugger, a native of St. Louis, Mo., attended the University of Missouri and received a master’s in journalism. He met Denver native Teri Shapiro at Stephens College in Missouri; they were married at Beth Joseph Synagogue on Aug. 15, 1965, and were a couple for 57 years.
A salesperson for most of his working years, Mr. Lugger sold communication equipment for Motorola and GE.
“He was hard working, and he believed in the importance of enjoying what one does for a living,” his family said. “He believed in balancing work and play. Spending time with his family was a priority.
“He was a caring, genuine, kind person.”
Survivors are Mr. Luggar’s wife Teri; children Robin (Ben) Thurston and Steven Lugger; grandchildren Joseph Thurston, Tyler Lugger and Sydney Lugger; and siblings Barbara Meyers and Herbert Lugger.
Contributions may be made to the Denver Zoo or Children’s Hospital.
Sue Dyer
Laramie, Wyoming resident Sue Dyer passed away August 22, 2022, at the age of 73. A service was held Aug. 23 at the Laramie Jewish Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn. Arrangements were made by Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Born on September 13, 1948, in New York City, Mrs. Dyer married Daniel Dyer on May 19, 1971 in Tucson, Ariz. The couple then moved to Sheridan, Wyo., and later Gurley, Neb. They settled in Cheyenne in 1975 when Mr. Dyer joined the Wyoming Highway Patrol, and moved to Laramie in 1987.
Mrs. Dyer was a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Congregation in Cheyenne and active at the Laramie JCC. She worked for the State of Wyoming and University of Wyoming Student Health Services.
Survivors include Mr. Dyer; daughter Lisa (Gye) Gregory; and granddaughter Sadie Gregory; brothers, Larry (Diana) Gaber and Lee (Ruja) Gaber, both living in Israel.
Contributions may be made to the Chabad Jewish Center of Jackson, Wyo., the Laramie Jewish Community Center or Hospice of Laramie.
Saul Davidson
Longtime Denver resident Saul Davidson died on September 29, 2022. He was 94. A service was held September 22 at Mt. Nebo Memorial Park, officiated by Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
At the age of 16, Mr. Davidson was admitted on a full scholarship to Cooper Union College in New York City and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Mr. Davidson was in the National Guard and later enlisted in the US Air Force, which brought him to Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, where he was an instructor for weapons systems.
In 1952 Mr. Davidson married Annette Miller; they were a couple for 45 years until Mrs. Davidson’s death in 1997.
Mr. Davidson worked for a short time at Gates Rubber Company before going into real estate development.
“He was a voracious reader and recently had 23 books on hold at the library,” his family said. “Saul was an accomplished puzzle builder with the last one consisting of 3,000 pieces. He was a competitive and proficient game player and enjoyed his weekly bridge and poker games.”
Survivors are children Beth (Mark) Shafner, Ellen (Evan) Kline, Lynn (Jeff) Fradkin; grandchildren Shannon (Joshua) Berman, Shawn Shafner, Cheris (Adam) Kline Berlinberg, Elana (Andronik) Mamayan, Monica (Ethyn) Feldman and Melissa Fradkin.
Mr. Davidson is also mourned by Gerry Bobrick.
Contributions may be made to Hebrew Educational Alliance.
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