Rose Saper, executive secretary of the BMH-BJ Womens League for 45 years, passed away May 28, 2010, in Denver.
Cantor Joel Lichterman officiated at the May 30 service held at BMH-BJ. Interment followed at Golden Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
The family said they will always remember Mrs. Saper for being the center of our lives by her kindness, thoughtfulness and love.
Mrs. Saper was born Nov. 16, 1917, in Denver and graduated from North High School.
She married Jack Saper on Dec. 19, 1942. Mr. Saper passed away on Jan. 29, 1988.
Mrs. Saper received an award from the BMH-BJ Womens League in 1996 for her dedication and commitment to publishing the Yom Kippur Memorial Book. Read the IJN’s eulogy
In 2000, the synagogue honored her with the Golden Treasure Award.
She also belonged to Hadassah and JWI.
Mrs. Saper is survived by her children Rachelle Rookie Gross and Harriet Saper of Denver; grandchildren Irwin (Michelle Wachs) Gross and Robyn (Brian) Nieder; great-grandchildren Julia and Brian Gross and Brayden Nieder; and brother Morey Shuster of Denver.
Contributions may be made to Beth Nehama Hospice, 14800 E. Belleview Dr., Aurora, CO 80015; or BMH-BJ Womens League Flower Fund, c/o BMH-BJ.
