Shirley Londer
Denver native Shirley Londer died on November 6, 2024, at the age of 92. A service was held on November 8 at Temple Emanuel, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Cantor Elizabeth Sacks. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Mrs. Londer was born on September 1, 1932, and grew up on the West Side. She attended North High School and later, Emily Griffin Opportunity School, where she trained to become a medical assistant. She worked for Dr. Sylvan Baer later in life.
Shirley and Morton Londer were married in 1954, and remained a couple until Mr. Londer’s death in 2001.
“She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,” Mrs. Londer’s family said. “She was an avid Mah Jongg player, and was friendly to all.”
Survivors are Randi Londer (Benjamin) Gould and Leslie Levy; sister Arlene Aron; granddaughter Mariah (Jeremy) Kutner and great-grandchildren Avi and Sadie Kutner.
Contributions may be made to Shalom Park or Temple Emanuel.
Raymond Smith
US Air Force veteran Raymond Smith passed away on October 15, 2024. He was 82. A service was held on October 20 at Temple Sinai, with interment at Mount Nebo Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Richard Rheins. Arrangements were handled by Feldman Mortuary.
Born on November 29, 1941, in New Jersey, Mr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in transportation from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.
He embarked on a career with the Air Force for 22 years, and then worked in the airline and insurance industries.
Raymond and Alicia Smith were married in December, 1966 in Santiago, Chile. They remained a couple until his passing.
“Ray was a man of integrity,” his family said. “He had a strong sense of his place in this world and the responsibility he had to make it better.
“He never shied away from speaking up for what he believed in. He was honest, fair and sincere.
“Beyond his role as a husband and father, Ray had a passion for photography. He and Alicia traveled the world, and he used his camera to capture and share the world’s beauty, to preserve precious moments and tell the stories of their adventures.
Survivors are Mr. Smith’s wife Alicia; children Jacob Smith and Debby Smith; and brother Richard Smith.
Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai or Cure PSP.
Harriet Saliman
Denver native Harriet Saliman passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 87. A service was held on November 7 at BMH-BJ, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Yaakov Chaitovsky, Cantor Martin Goldstein and Cantorial Soloist Holli Berman. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on January 10, 1937, Mrs. Saliman (nee Enger) grew up on Denver’s East Side, attending East High School.
Harriet and Paul Morton Saliman were married at HEA in April, 1957. The couple was married for 57 years before Mr. Saliman’s passing in May, 2013.
Mrs. Saliman worked in the family liquor business before spending many years managing a dental practice.
“Harriet was a wonderful friend to many, some lifelong and others who just came into her life,” Mrs. Saliman’s family said.
“She loved to cook and share her creations, including her world famous chicken soup. She believed no one should ever eat alone on a holiday, and there were always large gatherings on Jewish and secular holidays at her home.
“She was a huge sports fan, especially of the Broncos, Rockies and CU Buffs.”
Survivors are children Eddie Saliman, Caroline Sullivan, Mark Saliman and daughter-in-law Sheila Saliman; sister-in-law Barbara Moskowitz; and grandchildren Hallie, Avi and Parker. Mrs. Saliman is also mourned by Lisa Hausman.
Contributions may be made to BMH-BJ Friends of Colorado Talking Book Library.
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