Sander Jay Slatkin
Longtime Denver lawyer and military veteran Sander Jay (“Sandy”) Slatkin passed away on August 6, 2022. He was 81. A service was held August 7 at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Yaakov Meyer and Rabbi Tzvi Steinberg.
Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Slatkin practiced law in Denver for over 50 years. Growing up in Denver, he attended CU, and received his law degree from DU.
A member of the Colorado Air National Guard, Mr. Slatkin served his country during the Vietnam conflict.
Mr. Slatkin’s family said:
“He was a dedicated and proud member of the Orthodox Jewish community, always practicing his observant religious way of life, in and out of the synagogue.”
Mr. Slatkin is remembered as a quiet, steady, kind and gracious friend, who loved to study Torah and stimulated the same passion in others.
Mr. Slatkin is survived by his brother Bud (Teena).
Contributions may be made to Congregation Zera Abraham, Aish of the Rockies, Yeshiva Toras Chaim or The Denver Hospice.
Larry Siegel
Community leader Larry Siegel died on August 6, 2022, at the age of 81. A service was held August 8 at Mt. Nebo Memorial Park, officiated by Rabbi Rick Rheins. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Siegel was influential in the Jewish community. He was a former president of Temple Sinai, and was instrumental in the founding of Shalom Park. Mr. Siegel was also president of the Allied Jewish Federation (JEWISHcolorado) and had significant involvement with Hillel of Colorado.
Growing up on Denver’s West Side, Mr. Siegel attended Cheltenham Elementary, Lake Junior High School and West High School. He attended CU Boulder and graduated from DU with a degree in accounting.
Mr. Siegel entered the family business at Siegel Oil Company, where he later became president and chief executive officer. He spent 40 years in the lubricants business; his family said “Larry was an industry innovator and creator. He had a positive impact on many lives and was a loyal and well-loved employer.”
After retirement, Mr. Siegel and his wife Susan split their time between Denver and Scottsdale, Ariz.
“Larry was quick with a smile, a joke and story,” his family said. “He believed in giving back to the community and was extremely generous with his time, energy and philanthropy.”
Mr. Siegel is survived by his wife Susan; children Don (Liza) Siegel, Lori (Jeff) Siegel-Cooper, Dana Siegel Burding, Elizabeth Marshall and David Marshall; and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Hallie Siegel.
Contributions may be made to Shalom Park or Temple Sinai.
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