Norma Goldblatt
Denver native Norma Goldblatt passed away on December 31, 2024, one week after her 94th birthday. Funeral services were held at HEA on January 2, 2025, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Bruce Dolin, Rabbi Sara Gilbert and Eitan Kantor. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on December 25, 1930, Mrs. Goldblatt attended East High School. She married Morris Catalan in 1951; he passed away in 1982. In 1988, she married Sam Goldblatt; he died in 2003.
Mrs. Goldblatt was a volunteer at the NICU at Rose Hospital for many years. “She would hold the babies who needed to be cuddled,” her family said. “She loved babies so this was the perfect role for her.”
“Norma was warm, kind and her charisma endeared her to everyone she met.”
Mrs. Goldblatt’s family also said: “When asked recently by HEA Rabbi Sarah Shulman about what she believed enabled her to live to age 94, Norma replied, ‘My faith and my family.’”
Survivors are children Ronald (Michelle) Catalan and Rebecca Catalan; granddaughter Marissa (David Shwortz) West; sister Judy Kippur and sister-in-law Penni Hudis. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Sandra and Jeff Barter, Terri Tilliss and Stacy Pocrass, Lisa (Chad Bauer) Kipper, Scott and Yelena Kippur and Andrea (Stephen) Star; nine great- nieces and nephews and a great-great nephew.
Contributions may be made to HEA.
Paul Stewart
Longtime Colorado resident Paul Stewart died on January 18, 2025. He was 82. A service was held on January 23 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Avraham Mintz. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Brooklyn, NY, on June 11, 1942, Mr. Stewart attended the City College of New York and embarked on a career in criminal justice. He moved to Aurora in 1997, then spent five years in Karmiel, Israel before returning to the Denver area in 2001.<
Paul and Brenda Stewart were married on August 15, 1965. They remained a couple until Mrs. Stewart’s death in November, 2018.
Mr. Stewart was a retired probation officer for juveniles and adults in Denver and Arapahoe counties.
“Paul was an avid reader who loved history and geography,” his family said.
He was an active member of the Chabad Jewish Center in Lone Tree.
Survivors are children Steve (Danielle) Stewart and Laura (Ryan) Tefertiller; and grandchildren Sydney Stewart, Avery Stewart, Delilah Tefertiller and Quinn Tefertiller.
Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Denver.
Dr. Joel Yager
US Army veteran Joel Yager, MD, passed away on December 22, 2024, at age 83. A service was held at Temple Emanuel on December 26, with interment at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Joe Black. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Dr. Yager, born in June, 1941 in the Bronx, NY, and completed his medical education and psychiatric residence at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, before serving as a major in the US Army Medical Corp. He then embarked on an academic career as a staff psychiatrist at the University of California at San Diego before moving to UCLA.
Over 22 years at UCLA, Dr. Yager worked with veterans and developed his expertise in treating those with eating disorders.
In 1995 Dr. Yager left UCLA as professor emeritus to become vice chair at the University of New Mexico. In 2008, he joined the CU Dept. of Psychiatry, where he supervised and mentored psychiatry residents.
“Joel left his indelible and instinctive mark on generations of students, psychiatric residents and peers,” the school wrote in a memorial of Dr. Yager.
“It is fair to say that anyone who completed their psychiatric training in the last 30-40 years was impacted (whether they knew it or not) in some way by Joel Yager.”
“While many learners took away excellent knowledge of facts, they also took away inspiration for how to live their own lives and be better human beings.
“Joel, being an impassioned jazz pianist, would frequently hold music salons at his home where residents, faculty and friends would join in performing for and with each other, creating a sense of community outside of the bounds of work.”
Survivors are Dr. Yager’s wife of 60 years, Eileen Yager; children Jonathan (Naama Ende) Yager, Alison (Alkesh Jani) Yager, sister Karen Yager; and grandchildren Adin, Noa, Eyal and Sivan Yager, and Gabriel, Ethan and Isabella Jani.
Contributions may be made to JFS of Colorado, Food Bank of the Rockies and Temple Emanuel.
Bruce Marshall
US Marines veteran Bruce Marshall died on December 30, 2024. He was 87. A celebration of life is being planned for this spring.
A native of Milwaukee, Wisc., Mr. Marshall attended Miami of Ohio and joined the Marines in 1960. He moved to Denver in 1973 and one year later bought Harry H. Post Janitorial Supply, which he built into HH Post Food Service.
In 1977, Mr. Marshall met Janet Hill Glass. They were married in March, 1982, and remained a couple until Mr. Marshall’s passing.
“Bruce was a loving, fun and generous man with a great sense of humor and genuine interest for anyone who crossed his path,” his family said.
“He was a mentor to many and will be remembered as a man who inspired others.”
Survivors are Mr. Marshall’s wife Janet; children Elizabeth Marshall, David Marshall and Jed (Nell) Glass; grandchildren Kayla Moden, Lauren (Ben) Ussery, Sarah Moden, Riley Glass and Gus Glass; and siblings Robert Marshall, Linda (Shelly Kohen) Lappin, Linda (Larry) Siegfried, Lew (Josie) Hill, Jim (Julie) Hill and Terri Hill Chance.
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