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January 16, 2004/Tevet 22 5764, Vol. 56, No.17
ObituariesShirley Leavitt CooperShirley Leavitt Cooper of Phoenix died Dec. 25, 2003. She was 84. She was born in Springfield, Mass., and moved to Phoenix in 1949. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. She was a member of Beth El Congregation, a former member of Beth Hebrew Conservative Congregation, and a founding member of Temple Shalom Reform Synagogue. She was also a member of Jewish Women International and Hadassah.Survivors include her daughter, Judy of Scottsdale; her son, Ron of Phoenix; her sister, Goldie Merims of Flushing, N.Y.; her brother, Fred Leavitt of Plantation, Fla.; and one grandchild. Dorothy BalkinDorothy Balkin passed away January 4, 2004.She was born in Rochester, N.Y. on August 4, 1913. Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Dorothy was a loving wife and mother, she had a wonderful sense of humor and was noted for her cooking. She enjoyed bridge and loved to travel. Dorothy was active in the Sharon Hadassah organization. Dorothy's father, Louis Weiss, purchased Robeson Rochester Corp. in 1939, which became the world's largest manufacturer of automatic coffee percolators; he also purchased Robeson Cutlery at that time. Dorothy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Linda. For the past six years Dorothy had loving and supreme care living at the Sun Valley Adult Care Home run by Rodica Nicula. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Services were held Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at Beth Israel Cemetery, Phoenix.Services were held Dec. 29 at Sinai Mortuary. Arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary. Contributions are suggested to Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 85021; Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix 85014-5656; or Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Center, P.O. Box 10623, Phoenix 85064. Helen Elaine ShaphrenHelen Elaine Shaphren, age 81, of Phoenix passed away peacefully with her children at her side January 11, 2004.Helen was born in St. Louis to Harvey Lieberstein and Rosalie (Abrams) Lieberstein. Helen began her teaching career by taking over a Sunday School class while still a teenager. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis and Central Institute for the Deaf, Helen taught in Des Moines, Iowa before moving to Phoenix in 1947. She pioneered oral education for the deaf in Arizona. When the State Superintendent of Public Instruction insisted there was no need for special education, Helen started her own school in her home. The program was later incorporated into Gompers Clinic. Over the years, Helen often "retired" from teaching, returning whenever someone called with a special need. In later years, her love of teaching prompted her to become a docent for the Phoenix Art Museum. Jacob, her loving husband of over 56 years, and other family members preceded her in death. She will be cherished and missed by her son Paul, daughter Susanne, niece Eve as well as other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please honor Helen's memory with a contribution to the charity of your choice. A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at Temple Beth Israel in Scottsdale. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. |
