Sylvia Ione Ginsburg, a lifetime Denverite honored for her many volunteer activities, passed away Nov. 8, 2009, in Denver.
Rabbi Mitchell Delcau and Cantor Regina Heit officiated at the Nov. 10 service at Temple Emanuel. Interment followed at Golden Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Feldman Mortuary.
Sylvia lived a long and wonderful life leaving behind a wealth of loving family and friends, the family said.
Mrs. Ginsburg was born April 9, 1909, in Denver. She graduated North High and attended DU for two years.
She married Dr. William L. Ginsburg in 1928. Dr. Ginsburg passed away in 1981.
Mrs. Ginsburg was an executive secretary for Scientific Supply Co. and Kwal Paint Co. She retired in 1979, at the age of 70.
She volunteered at AMC Cancer Research, which honored her for outstanding service; Hospice of Metro Denver, AWARE and NCJW, to name a few organizations.
Volunteers of America Meals on Wheels honored her in 1999 for helping people with AIDS.
Mrs. Ginsburg is survived by her son Jordan (Sheila) Ginsburg; sister-in-law Helen Shapiro; and grandchildren Dana Ullemeyer, Brett Ginsburg, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Ed Ginsburg (all of Denver), Michael Ginsburg of Utah, Melanie Klein of Montrose, Wendy Thrasher of Dallas; Laura Crowder of Seattle, Wash.; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was predeceased by her son Leland Ginsburg in 1986.
Contributions may be made to Volunteers of America, Arthritis Foundation, Susan G. Komen Foundation or Denver Hospice.
