Obituaries

Herman Carol Berkowitz, July 31, 1904 - April 26, 2005. Herman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived a life of honesty, generosity and fairness. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Herman died at 100 years old, peacefully in his sleep. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, who died September 15, 2004. Herman is remembered by his children Al, Mort, Perry, and Zeena, and their spouses and children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services were held on April 28 in Beth Israel Cemetery. Contributions in his memory are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

Norman Nathan Satin

Norman Nathan Satin of Phoenix died April 19, 2005. He was 90. He was born in Chicago and moved to Arizona from Iowa in 1963. He was retired from the liquor business. He served in the U.S. Army and the Air Force as part of the 1st Fighter Control Squadron during World War II.

Survivors include his daughter, Jeri Smith of New York City.

Services were held at Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sinai Mortuary.

Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix 85014; or Kivel Campus of Care, 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix 85018.

Leonard Israel

Leonard Israel, 87, died April 23, 2005 in LaJolla, CA. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Evelyn Israel. Dear father of Geri-Ann Israel of New York City, NY, and Michele Israel of Ann Arbor, MI. Brother of Rosella Zavell, the late Max Israel and the late Ann Jacobs. Brother-in-law of the late Charles Zavell, the late Sophie Israel and the late Emanuel Jacobs. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

He actively supported the Jewish Federation, was a member of Hadassah of Ann Arbor and ORT of Ann Arbor.

Services and interment in Detroit. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

Lila Corrine Droz

Lila Corrine Droz, 73, passed away April 20, 2005 surrounded by her loved ones. Lila was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Phoenix at age 14. She attended North High School and was in the first nurses graduating class at Good Samaritan Hospital on McDowell. She went back to school in her 40s, receiving her BSN from ASU. She worked for many years at both Phoenix Memorial Hospital and as the Transplant/Dialysis Coordinator at the Maricopa County Healthplan. Lila struggled with ongoing medical conditions throughout her life, but everyone who knew her would say that what they remember is her insatiable thirst for life. She was a friend, a sage, an advisor, non-judgmental but willing to kick you in the pants when you needed it. Those of us touched by her life will never forget her and are forever enriched from knowing her. She enjoyed the beauty of the earth and of mankind, from the mountains to the beach, from the symphony to the Rolling Stones, from fine art to kitsch, from fine dining to burgers in the car with her grandson Coleman. For her daughters and grandchildren she represented unconditional love and she always made us feel like the most special, most brilliant kids on earth.

She is survived by her daughters Randi Albrechtsen (Cody) and Paula Benson (Scott) and her grandchildren, Karilyn, Emily, Natalia and Coleman. She also leaves behind a beloved brother David Chatlin (Marilyn) but joins her late brother Sheldon Chatlin (Sybil).

She enjoyed the company of many old friends and the memories of travel to Europe, Mexico, McCall, Idaho and other misbehaviors over the years. She will be missed by us all forever. A memorial will be held in late summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis TN, 38105 and Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. We would also like to thank the many fine doctors and nurses at the AZ Heart Hospital for their years of fine care and support for our mother.

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