The beloved patriarch of the Eastern family passed away at Robison Jewish Health Center/Harold Schnitzer Center for Living. He served as treasurer, president and board chair of Cedar Sinai Park during 50 years of volunteering. He served and enriched our Jewish community in so many capacities. Stan was a pillar of the community, leading with heart, humor and keen common sense. The couple were recipients of the Sussman Award from the American Jewish Committee. A graduate of the University of Washington, he worked as a CPA in Portland, where he and Bev raised their family. He reached the rank of lieutenant commander and was in the reserves for 18 years. He married Bev in 1958 and then served three years active duty in the Navy. Stan was born in Seattle, the middle of five children. He is loved by his wife, Bev Eastern his daughters, Michelle Gradow (Steve), Lesley Taub (Howard) and Susan Eastern his grandchildren, Jamie, Shelby, Lily Taub and Mallory Gradow and siblings, Sam Eastern, Joe Eastern, Shirley Sidis and Evelyn Blatt. Stan Eastern, z”l, passed away May 26, 2022, at the Robison Jewish Health Center. The funeral was June 1 at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery. Leonora was a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom. She is loved and remembered by her mother, Inna Gitlin her sister, Irina (Alex Berkovich) Gitlin and niece, Anna Berenbeym. Leonora Gitlina, z”l, passed away May 27, 2020.
Vincent Hospital Foundation, Havurah Shalom, the Cedar Mill Branch of the Washington County Community Library Service, or an institution close to your heart. The funeral was on June 2 at the Havurah Shalom cemetery.ĭonations may be made in his memory to the St. In addition to his roles at Havurah Shalom, he helped run the Weekend in Quest program and was a part of the Florence Melton Adult Mini School. He was a dedicated physician for 25 years and a prominent member of the Portland Jewish community. He also served on the national Reconstructionist Federation for six years. He served six years as president of the steering committee and also worked in many positions as a community volunteer, teaching Hebrew and history, and leading services. His patients often expressed appreciation for a doctor who took the time to listen carefully and build a relationship with them.īob was an early member of Havurah Shalom in Portland and was instrumental in hiring the first rabbi for the congregation. He then attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, and ultimately made his career as a physician and partner at the Portland Clinic for 25 years, caring for patients both in the office and at St. He served in Admiral Rickover’s nuclear navy on the the U.S.S. Between college and medical school, he served 5½ years as a US Naval officer, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Bob was married to college sweetheart, favorite dance partner, and love of his life Miriam “Mimi” Epstein for more than 57 years.īob attended Central High School in Philadelphia (which he frequently said was the highest quality institute of learning he attended), followed by Penn State. He was raised in a Modern Orthodox synagogue there. Robert was born to Morrie and Sylvia (nee Ruttenberg) Epstein April 17, 1940, in Philadelphia. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mimi Epstein his sons, Neil (Elizabeth) Ashman-Epstein and Mark (Sharon Fendrich) Epstein and his grandchildren, Talia Valdez and Max Epstein, and Deena and Sylvia Epstein. Robert (Bob) Epstein, z”l, passed away May 30, 2022. “Our community was lucky and so very grateful to be the beneficiary of his many gifts of time, talent and treasure,” reads the announcement from Kol Ami. He chose the fabric for the chairs in the sanctuary, the paint colors, the carpet, etc.ĭonations of furniture that he and Merle made to the congregation over the years are still found in many of the rooms of the building. His education and experience with furniture and design were integral to the style seen throughout Kol Ami’s space. He served as a co-chair for the building committee, and his touch and taste can be seen everywhere. Keith was instrumental in the building of Congregation Kol Ami’s beautiful synagogue in Vancouver, Wash. Per his wishes, there will not be a funeral. He is survived by his wife, Merle, and their six children. Keith Koplan, z”l, passed away June 2, 2022, after a battle with cancer.