Zelda Tepper, a longtime Denver resident, passed away Aug. 1, 2009, in Denver. She was 98.
Cantor Martin Goldstein officiated at the Aug. 3 graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Zelda was dedicated to her family. She loved people and was kind and caring to all, the family said.
She is the last surviving member of her generation of the Yenkin family and of the extended Tepper family.
Mrs. Tepper was born April 15, 1911, in Russia. Her parents came to the US via Ellis Island and initially settled in Ohio. Zelda moved to Denver at a very young age due to her fathers TB.
She graduated from North High.
Zelda married Sidney Tepper on June 5, 1932. They were married for 63 years. Mr. Tepper passed away on Nov. 11, 1995.
A homemaker, Mrs. Tepper also worked as a bookkeeper at Sids Park Hill Plumbing. She retired in 1978.
She volunteered for the Jewish War Veterans, Beth Israel, Headstart and the HEA.
Mrs. Tepper is survived by her children Larry (Marjorie) Tepper and Rosalie Goldman; grandchildren Lori (Lou) Sigman, Devra (Michael) Ochs, Geoff (Joanie) Brook, Mallory (Kristin), Greg (Nancy); and 15 great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the Denver Hospice or charity of choice.
