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Clara Blechman Goldman passed away at the age of 97on Saturday, February 18, 2012. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May, 26, 1914, to Joseph and Emma Taub.
Mrs. Goldman moved to Dallas in 1990, after serving as Executive Secretary of B’nai B’rith for many years in Detroit.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Cohen (and spouse Robert), her son Gerald Blechman (and spouse Doris), granddaughter Debbie Arbesman (and spouse Jeff), and granddaughter Melissa Selzer (and spouse Scott), and eight great grandchildren.
Graveside service will take place at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 20 at Hillcrest Memorial Park at Northwest Highway and Hillcrest. Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen will officiate.
Lynn Borovick died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on February 15, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Ami, with whom she recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. Adventurous in her early years, she met and wed Ami at a kibbutz in Israel. She is adored by her daughters Lee’Or Meyerson and Adi Borovick and loved by her son-in law Mark Meyerson. There are no words to describe the love she has for her 3 grandchildren Liam, Eli and Beyla. Their “Softa” is the light of their lives.
Ms. Lynn, as she was known by her friends, was born in British Guiana, South America on February 7, 1951. She became an official Texan when the family moved from Canada to Pasadena in 1955. She is survived by her sister Pat Susman, brother in law Buddy Susman, brother Jack Christison and sister-in-law Cookie Christison, and her Texas nieces and nephews. The high regard her family in Israel, Michal and Amnon Borovick and numerous niece and nephews has for her cannot be described in words.
One of Lynn’s most endearing qualities was her love for animals and her constant advocacy for them. She worked for many years as a volunteer for the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, saving the lives of countless animals, including squirrels, rabbits, owls and a red tail hawk. She even managed to get her family actively involved with her in caring for these animals.
Her love of animals became an embodiment of her art. She was proficient in several media, including oil and water color painting, quilting, sewing, sculpting and drawing. She gifted so many of her friends and family with her works of art. In turn, her friends and family love her dearly and have contributed to her care and long battle. The Borovick and Meyerson family owe a debt of gratitude to all of those that have touched her life.
A graveside service will be held for Lynn on Friday, February 17, at 11:00 AM at the Emanu El Cemetery. In her honor, donations can be made to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation.
Dr. Shlomo Friedman passed away on February 12, 2012 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 75. He was born in Warsaw, Poland to Zvi and Henia Friedman on March 17, 1936. He is survived by his wife Lucille and his two sons: Etai Friedman (and wife Sacia) and Amir Friedman (and wife Carrie). He is also survived by his sister Miriam Schpirer, who lives in Israel.
Services will be held at graveside at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14 at Shearith Israel Cemetery on Dolphin Road in Dallas. Rabbi William Gershon and Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker will officiate.
Phillip Kligman, 88, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Services were held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Adeth Emeth Cemetery on Sylvester Rd. A more detailed obituary will follow.
Lily Chernikowski Weinstein, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 4, 2012. She was born in Zurich, Switzerland on December 18, 1917, and had been a resident of Houston since 1923. Beginning in World War II, Lil volunteered in numerous civic, educational, and charitable organizations. She was a life member of the Texas State Dental Auxiliary, the City of Hope, San Jacinto High School Alumni Association, and a long-time member of Congregation Beth Israel. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law Leon and Vi Chernikowski, her bother-in-law Louis Weinsten, and her bother-in-law and sister-in-law Hyman and Bunny Weinstein. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Dr. Irving Weinstein, her son, Dr. Jay Weinstein, her daughter, Dr. Riki Weinstein and husband Dr. Daniel Morrison, her beloved grandchildren Marisa Morrison and husband Michael Simone and Jessica Weinstein, step-grandchildren Beth Broodo and husband Kenneth and their children and Leslie Abrahami and husband Adam and children; sister-in-law Maxine Weinstein; Mitzi Levy; special nieces and nephews; the extended Flanigan family; long-time friend Rachel Williams; and loving care-givers Carmen Donis and Elena Sanchez. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 6th, at 2 p.m. at the Beth Israel Cemetery , 1207 W. Dallas, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hyman J. Schachtel Library Fund at Congregation Beth Israel or charity of choice.
Estelle Wild, born September, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to wonderful parents Isadore and Sofia Spivak, passed on February 3, 2012 from pancreatic cancer. She was a superior student who graduated Thomas Jefferson High School at age 15. She then went on to Brooklyn College. In 1960, Mrs. Wild received her Master of Science from Brooklyn College in Emotionally Disturbed/Autistic K-12 Education and in 1980 her degree in Administration and Supervision from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.
Mrs. Wild retired as Executive Director Exceptional Student Education from Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2002. During her 34 year career in education she was a pioneer in the education of Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Children. In the 1960’s she opened the first class for SED in New York City Schools. In 1970, Mrs. Wild moved to Miami-Dade County (Florida) where she started the first class for emotionally disturbed education at Miami Park Elementary. She was recruited to be on the first faculty for the opening of Miami Sunset Senior High School. Mrs. Wild was then selected to be an Administrator for the School District. Throughout her 22 years as an administrator she had a major positive impact on all of Exceptional Student Education. Among her hundreds of achievements, she founded and implemented the concept of Educational Specialists which is a select group of educators who help classroom teachers learn additional skills for teaching exceptional students. Mrs. Wild adopted the idea of Center Schools for Miami-Dade SED Students and with the encouragement of School Board Members Robert Renick, Dr. Solomon Stinson and Dr. Robert Ingram conceived, and had built the Robert Renick Educational Center School and Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center School. Recently, Mrs. Wild was honored on the 20th Anniversary of the Kruse School. Both Center Schools have helped thousands of students and parents since their inception. In recent years Mrs. Wild was formally recognized by The Florida State House of Representatives and Miami-Dade County for all the she had accomplished as an Educator and Administrator in Miami-Dade County.
Mrs. Wild served on many Organization Boards of Directors including Council for Exceptional Students as a Board Member for over 20 years and as their nationally recognized President twice. She served as Vice President of the Institute for Child & Family Health (formally Children’s Psychiatric Center) for more than 20 years. She was on the Board of the International, Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents for over 25 years. In addition, she served on the boards and as a member of many other organizations.
Mrs. Wild was an adjunct professor at Barry College, Nova Southeastern University, and other institutions for over 30 years. She taught education and administration courses. Many of Mrs. Wild’s students have gone on to distinguished careers.
In another area of achievement, Mrs. Wild was the person who made hotel and conference arrangements for School, Region, District, State, National and International Conferences and meetings. She acted in the belief that Educators had the same needs to be in proper environments as did the business community and with the help of many top Dade County Hotels created of these meetings at a substantial savings to the District and tax payers.
Estelle is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert (Bob), her daughter, Leah Cohen, her son, Brian, his wife, Dr. Akiko Kimura, Estelle’s niece, Leslie Williamowsky her husband, Larry and son Jeff, Estelle’s family in Israel including her cousins Dr. Alex and Ila Bloch and their family and Avi and Aviva Carmelli and their family and best friend from Long Island New York, Helen Butler. She was a great wife and a loving mother who will be sorely missed by her family and by all of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Estelle’s family and all of their friends are very grateful to the Doctors and Staff of University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic in Houston particularly the outstanding effort of Dr. James Abbruzzese and Alicia Ross and the staff of the GI Oncology Center along with the others at M.D. Anderson who have gone above and beyond and were very instrumental in keeping Estelle alive, with a good quality of life, since her diagnosis in September, 2009. We want to add our deepest appreciation to our Beth Yeshurun Family and the families who adopted us in Houston, specifically to Linda and Gordon Franklin, Georga and Steve Rudoff and Linda and Ronny Abramson and their families and too many others to list.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to: MD Anderson Cancer Center Pancreatic Cancer for Dr. James Abbruzzese P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210-4486 www.mdanderson.org/gifts; Council for Exceptional Children Miami Chapter 121 CEC Chapter 121 c/o Terri Buria 13432 SW 83 Avenue Miami, FL 33156; Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77096 (www.bethyeshurun.com)
Rae Rogul passed away in her sleep at the age of 101 on February 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Louis Rogul, her brothers Irving, Albert, Milton and Lou Emmer, and her sister Tillie Ring. She is survived by daughter Sheila Loewenstern and her husband Norman, grandchildren Kathy Loewenstern, Andrew Loewenstern, and his wife Ali Brooks.
Rae loved baking, knitting, and helping people. She was president of the sisterhood at Emanuel Synagogue of Oklahoma City, and became an active volunteer with National Council of Jewish Women in Houston.
To carry on Rae's tradition of helping people, those desiring may make contributions to PPFA Breast Health Fund, 434 W. 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001.
Jerry Harold Diebner, 76, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Houston.
Born in Shreveport, LA, to Hazel and Abe Diebner, Jerry attended and graduated from the University of Houston. He later met and married Judy Kelley Diebner.
Jerry treasured his family. He was a kind man with a huge heart. He always put others needs in front of his own. This was evidenced by his 50 year service in the Masonary Holland Lodge No. 1 and Shriner Organizations.
Jerry served time in the military which allowed him to travel outside the United States. He was also known as "Jerry Kelley" and "Jerry Day" when he was a Houston radio personality in the 1960's . He loved talking to people and always had a joke to share.
Preceded in death by his wife, Judy, Jerry is survived by daughter, Lynda Baldwin, and husband, Bruce; son, Jeff Diebner and wife, Debbie; son, Brad Diebner and wife, Pam; son, Kelley Diebner and wife, Deborah; grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Evan, Jason, Bailey and Chance Diebner, Taylor Massey and wife Stefi; and Melynda Massey.
In addition, Jerry leaves behind his long time companion, Sue Perlo and grandchildren Peter, Aaron and Willa Berry.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., at Emanu El Memorial Park.
Lillian Cheney Davidson Weiss, 90, passed away in Houston, Texas January 26, 2012. A graveside service is planned for Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:00pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.
It is with great sadness we share the loss of our friend and loved one. Herbert “Herb” Morton Singer a longtime Garland, TX resident died Friday, January 27, 2012 in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX. Herb was born February 25, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late George and Freida Postal Singer. He was a retired businessman in the jewelry industry, Dallas. He is survived by his brother Jack Singer and wife Evelyn; Garland. nephew and niece Jeremy and Juliet Singer; longtime family friends Lisa, Joyce and Al James, Carrollton, TX; and his “buddies” at McDonalds-Garland. A graveside service has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Beth Shalom Cemetery, Shaler Township, PA. Pittsburgh arrangements are under the direction of D’Alessandro Funeral Home, 4522 Butler St., Pittsburgh 15201, 412-682-6500.
Donald Lee Teter passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday January 26, 2012 at the age of 86.
Don was born May 21, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois where he spent his childhood before moving to Fort Worth, Texas during high school. Don graduated from Rice University and worked in Baytown as a Chemical Engineer for many years while also becoming an active member of the community. Don spent two years serving his country in the Navy.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Harry Teter and Jeanette Marks Teter, his brother Burton Teter and his daughter Barbara Teter. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gertrude Moskowitz Teter, his daughter and son-in-law Joan and Ruben Linares, his granddaughters Jamie, Leah, and Alyssa Linares and honorary grandson Cheto Cerda, as well as many cousins and relatives.
Don was an active member, leader and in some cases founder of many organizations including the Sterling Library Adult Literacy Program, STAR program at Harlem Elementary, AARP Tax Aid Program, Country Club Oaks Civic Association, Cystic Fibrosis Bike-a-thon and MS150, Texas Jewish Historical Society, Baytown Historical Museum, Baytown Jaycees, Baytown Opportunity Center, Congregation K’Nesseth Israel, Congregation Emanu El, and the Houston Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
Don was an engineer, an athlete, a supporter, a leader, a volunteer, an author, a historian, an explorer, an entertainer and an innovator. He enjoyed traveling, trying new things, and above all else spending precious moments with his family. He was a truly remarkable man and will be terribly missed by those lucky enough to have had him touch their lives.
The family would like to thank everyone who has been helpful in Don’s care: Ben Reilly, Kim and Fred Hall, Dr. James Bernick, Luz Gonzalez, Margarita Sustaita, Joyce Steinle, Barbara Hall, Bonnie Soliz, Sherri Grant, Carol Mendelovitz and the Faith Community Hospice of Baytown.
Funeral services will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 12:30pm at the Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77096. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Congregation K'Nesseth Israel, P.O. Box 702, Baytown, TX 77522 or other charity of your choice.
Joel Mandel, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2012. Joel was surrounded by his family, and was preceded in death by his parents, Moe and Fannye Mandel, his brother Bernard, and son-in-law, Mark Kaplan. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and children Cindy Kaplan and Marlene & Dan Siegman, and Barry Mandel and Scott Sawyer, and grandsons Romy, Micah, David, Adam, and Dylan.
Joel Harris Mandel, a 3rd generation Houstonian, was born on September 6th, 1925 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. After attending San Jacinto High School, he left for College Station, TX to attend Texas A&M University, where he proudly served in the honored Cadet Corps Company “I”. His love for serving his country then led him on 2 tours of duty, during World War II and Korea.
After returning home to his family, Joel’s life really began when he met his sweetheart, Shirley, with whom he spent the next 58 years. Joel and Shirley eventually married and were blessed with 3 beautiful children.
Joel built a successful distribution company in the city’s Denver Harbor neighborhood, at one point servicing virtually every grocery store in Houston. One of Joel’s biggest achievements was as a champion for the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Following in his father’s footsteps, Joel was a second-generation president of Congregation Beth Yeshurun and an ardent supporter of the Beth Yeshurun Day School and the Emery Weiner School.
Services will be held at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Sunday at 1:00 pm with Rabbi David Rosen and Hazzan David Propis officiating. Serving as pallbearers are his five grandsons along with Andy, Bradley and Rodney Schlosser. Honorary pallbearers include: the former employees of Mandel Kahn Industries, and members of the Friday lunch bunch: Irving Gordon, Richard Marks, Leon Mucasey, Raymond Hutner, Albert Stein, and Lester Rosen.
Donations may be made to Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Emery Weiner School or the charity of one’s choice.
Elinor Greenberg, born April 3, 1934, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Services will be held in Connecticut under the direction of Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06105.
Zonie Saitowitz was born June 9, 1942 and died January 21, 2012. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:00am at Adeth Emeth Cemetery, 1540 Sylvester Road, Houston, Texas 77009. Rabbi Barry Gelman will officiate.
Paul Z. Brochstein was born December 24, 1923 and died January 21, 2012. Paul was one of five children born to Max and Mary Greenfield Brochstein in Houston, Texas. After graduating from San Jacinto High School in 1941 and attending Rice University, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Corps to serve in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Following the war, Paul returned state side to complete his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas and then to receive his Master’s Degree from the University of Houston in 1948. He began Brochstein, Toomin & Co., an accounting practice with his friend David Toomin, which later merged into J.K. Lasser & Co. After retiring from the accounting practice, he continued to embark on numerous business ventures, including the purchase of Central National Bank and the formation of Enterprise Capital Corporation, an SBIC. Enterprise Capital Corporation was instrumental in helping many young businessmen obtain the “start” they needed in order to go on to very successful enterprises. Outside of his professional life, he was also an active member of the community serving as president of Westwood Country Club, as an assistant professor of accounting at the University of Houston-Main Campus, on the boards of several local businesses and a regular contributor to numerous charities.
Preceded in death by his siblings Sadie Rosmarin, Gertrude Black and Harry Brochstein. Paul is survived by his brother, I.H. Brochstein, his daughters, Fran Brochstein of Houston, Texas and Melissa Brochstein Moore of Grapevine, Texas. His three grandchildren, John Harris Moore, Adam Jacob Moore, Sarah Roxanne Zomper, one great grandchild, John Alexander Moore, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the Gasser family and the staff of The Plantation Personal Care Home for the loving care they have shown Paul over the last nine years. Thanks to your love and care we were able to enjoy his keen wit and sense of humor for many additional years. We would also like to thank Barbara Bower of Care Managers, Inc. who has patiently and graciously guided us during this long goodbye.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11 am at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery. Rabbi Steve Gross will conduct the service.
MARY HELEN HOPSON BERMANN, left this earth on January 16, 2012 after a two and a half year battle with liver cancer. Mary Helen was a fighter, with a gleam in her eye and a fire in her heart. She was born on August 15th, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas, the youngest daughter of the Hopson's. Growing up in Beaumont she knew that her calling would eventually be to move to the metropolitan city of Houston. Although she had a humble upbringing in a close family atmosphere, she had an ambition to see the world and 90 miles to the southeast was a good start.
Beaumont is not a large city, but the families there are extremely close. If a loved one was very sick or in the hospital, they would spend the night with that person, because something deep inside told them to. Family values and respect were the foundation around what her life was structured. As a beautiful, athletic, blue-eyed blond, she had no trouble impressing young men through high school. She was fortunate to have an endearing mother, Josephine, who wasn't much of a talker, but managed to get her point across when Mary Helen needed direction. Mary Helen also had a special relationship with her older sister, Laverne, who she loved dearly. Because of the ten year difference in age, Laverne was able to guide Mary Helen over the rough adolescent years and keep her from making the mistakes she might have made. There was an extra special bond between Mary Helen and her only sister, a relationship that lasted through out their lives.
Mary Helen moved to Houston after High School. She lived and worked there for several years before meeting her husband, Mark, at a party. He was so taken with her beauty and natural charm that he went over to her apartment the next day, because he wanted to talk with her and know her better. It wasn't long after that they started dating and became engaged. During this period, Mary Helen had been working as the executive secretary of Phillip Lucas, and independent oilmen with roots back to the Lucas Gusher in Beaumont. She managed his office and made sure that things were in order, just like she would do later in life on a much grandeur scale in taking care of the Bermann family.
Mark was just starting his wholesale wine distributorship and things were difficult, but Mary Helen supported him and allowed him to move in, actually living off her. She even lent him her own car so that one of his young salesmen had transportation since he had wrecked his own vehicle. Wouldn't you know, the salesman wound up also totaling her car, one that she had worked and saved so hard to buy! Mary Helen always showed this generosity and gave what ever was necessary to make things work.
Mark and Mary Helen were married on December 29th, 1974 in a Jewish ceremony. Mary Helen had converted to Judaism in a demanding course given by Rabbi Roy Walters. She wanted to make sure their children were fully recognized as being Jewish. She found comfort in the religion and wanted to insure that there would be no split in the religious upbringing of the kids.
After a few months of marriage, Mary Helen felt brave enough to invite Mark's parents over for a dinner prepared by her in their new house. It was with great trepidation that the invitation was made to Camille and Lisl Bermann. Since Mark's father Camille Bermann was the famous restaurateur/proprietor of the iconic Houston restaurant, Maxims, this was going to be no easy feat. The meal came off beautifully and timely. No chances were going to be taken on these celebrity guests. Mary Helen soon developed her own fondness for cooking, by reading cook books voraciously, attending cooking seminars, and trying out recipes. The family always looked forward to dining in each other's company and on many of those nights Mary Helen would teach daughters Camille and Danielle her own famous recipes and cooking secrets.
Mary Helen's enjoyment of cooking and dining led her to become more involved in dining societies. She joined the Houston Chapter of the international gastronomical society known as the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs. The Houston Bailliage was one of the largest in the United States and she rose to become President of the local organization in 2002, serving three fabulous years as its Bailli and planning some glorious dinners and events. Over the years, Mary Helen was an adoring, caring, self less, mother who taught her two daughters the respect, dedication, and love she had grown up around in her Beaumont family. As a wife, she was the pillar of strength to her husband, who always sought her advice, consul, and affection. Her family and friends will always remember her as a wonderful lady that loved to laugh, live life, and love others.
Mary Helen is survived by her husband of 37 years, Mark Bermann, daughters Camille Ann and Danielle Lee Oviatt and her husband Chip Oviatt; her mother in law Lisl Bermann, brother in law Ronnie Bermann and his son Ron; from the Beaumont side of the family, by her three nephews, David Ainsworth, Bubba Ainsworth and his daughter Missy Prince, her husband Tommy Prince and their two daughters, Brailey and Brisais; and by Brian Ainsworth and his three sons, Dylan, Bryce and Wyatt.
The family is most appreciative of the treatment and care afforded her by the physicians, assistants and staff both at the Texas Liver Center in Memorial Hermann Hospital and the UT Physicians at the Health Science Center, in Houston, Texas. Their attention, patience, and devotion helped extend her time on earth. In remembrance, donations may be made in Mary Helen's honor to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 570127, Houston, Texas 77257. Please reference Mary Helen Bermann's name.
Services are scheduled for 2:30 PM, Thursday afternoon on January 19th, 2012 in the Kagan Rudy Chapel at Emanu El Memorial Park on 8341 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas, 77074.
Maryon grew up in the small town of Kingsville, Texas - the only Jewish family (parents Joe and Dora Waldman and younger sister Selma). Her father owned the Guarantee Shoe store in town where she often worked after school. She escaped in books (her first love of Shakespeare) and movies and achieved the highest rankings in school.
From the emerging war in Europe to being stifled in a small southern town she dreamed of the world of literature and drama. She had many friends and an active social life. She went by train to New York as a young woman and got involved in theater while working secretarial jobs. She was a hostess at the famed NY Stage Door Canteen and worked with the Theater Guild teaching drama and counseling.
After marrying and moving back to Kingsville to be near her parents for several years, the family moved to Houston. She delayed completing college to work while her husband finished medical school. Once he was established in his medical career she acquired her Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Master of Science in Chemistry, all summa cum laude. Maryon then completed work on her doctor’s degree in Physical Organic Chemistry at the University of Houston. She produced 26 publications in the area of endocrinology, breast cancer, gas chromatography and solubility studies of hormone steroids and 2 patents in gas chromatography. During this time she also worked at MD Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute where she headed the endocrine laboratory, served as an assistant professor teaching graduate students and did basic chemistry research while raising 4 kids. In 1970 she got her diploma in Computer Programming and in 1973 moved to Ohio, switching careers to computers. She served as a senior system analyst for Standard Oil Company for several years before moving to St. Louis and McDonnell Douglas Corp where she worked on databases. The move to IT brought Maryon back to Texas and more experience in artificial intelligence work at Texas Instruments (assigned to the HARM program) in Lewisville.
Maryon was a member of the Electrochemical Society, Iota Sigma Pi (Women in Chemistry), Sima Xi (Research) and Alpha Chi (Scholarship), American Men of Science, Mensa , Who’s Who of American Women and various Professional Societies.
In retirement Maryon did volunteer work at the VA Hospital (helping research and develop a computer system that is designed to assist doctors diagnose and treat hepatitis) & the Jewish Historical Society as well as serving on numerous boards. She enjoyed literature, piano, travel, Hadassah and the arts. She excelled in every aspect of her life. She was dedicated to environmental protection and the preservation of the rights of nature and mankind.
She leaves behind daughter Susie Greenfield Wizig (Terry Wizig), sons Philip Evans (Sue Evans) and David Ruchelman, grandchildren Lisa Greenfield Ostrin (Edwin Ostrin), Max Greenfield, Jason Evans and Sidney Ruchelman and great grandchildren Ronnie, Ben , Lila and Noe Ostrin.
Dorothy Lucille Solinger 89 passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 from complications due to a stroke. Born Dorothy Lucille Foster in Carthage Texas, she grew up in Tyler before moving to Houston in 1957. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Sidney Solinger, her brothers Harold and Leon Foster. She is survived by her son Jay Solinger and his fiance Tina Almendarez, granddaughters Laura and Sarah Solinger and her sister Norma Jean Bradley of Tyler. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, many who visited her and sent cards continuously throughout her extended stay in Seven Acres nursing home. A special mention to Gayle Donsky, JoAnn Oremland, Kay Bates, Dana Solomon who did everything possible to make her life easier during her decline. Dorothy was an elegant woman of class who made a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. She gave up many things that she could have enjoyed herself in order to see to it that those coming up behind her would have everything they needed. To her husband Sidney she was the woman of his dreams and to the very end of his life he dearly loved and worshipped her. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 18, 2012 at 12:30PM at Emanu El Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in her name to S.P.C.A., VITAS Hospice Care which works with Seven Acres, or to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services. They cared for her and made her life as good as it could have been under the circumstances.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 
