Allison celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on August 18, 2012 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Allison is the daughter of Neil Martin and Patricia Willner-Martin of Bellevue and the sister of Richelle Willner-Martin. Her grandparents are James and Kathryn Martin of Edina, Minn., Ina Willner of Bellevue and the late Richard Willner.
Allison is entering 8th grade. She completed 7th grade at the Jewish Day School in Bellevue. She enjoys theater performance, singing, reading and swim team. Her mitzvah project was volunteering with special needs children with the Friendship Circle of Washington.

Cora (Coco) celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on August 18, 2012 at Temple Beth Am in Seattle.
Coco is the daughter of Laura Stusser-McNeil and KC McNeil of Seattle, and the sister of Harris McNeil. Her grandparents are Helen Stusser of Seattle and the late Pat Stusser, Jo McNeil of Seattle and the late Bob McNeil.
Coco is an 8th-grader at TOPS and enjoys music, cooking, playing volleyball, skiing, theater and hanging out with friends. For her mitzvah project, Coco volunteered at the Jewish Family Service Polack Food Bank and grew beets with her father in the family P-Patch to donate.

Samuel will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on August 25, 2012, at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Samuel is the son of Aaron and Jane Rosenstein of Mercer Island, and the brother of Nathan Rosenstein. His grandparents are Daisy Israel of Mercer Island, Beth and David Rosenstein of Albuquerque, N.M. and Mercer Island, and the late Michael M. Israel.
Samuel will be an 8th-grader at Islander Middle School this fall. He enjoys skiing, hanging out with friends, and playing baseball and basketball. For his mitzvah project, Samuel worked with Teen Feed’s summer volunteer program and as a volunteer basketball referee at the PEAK.

Leah celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on August 18, 2012, at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
Leah is the daughter of Laura and Andy Petrini of Bellevue and the sister of Sarah and Sam Petrini. Her grandparents are Sally Schweitzer of Pittsburgh, Penn., Carole and Francis Petrini of Conneaut, Ohio and the late Morton Schweitzer.
Leah is an 8th-grader at Tillicum Middle School. She enjoys swimming and reading.

Ian will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on August 11, 2012, at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
Ian is the son of Lori Zebrack-Smith and Mark Smith of Bothell and the brother of Adam Benjamin Smith. His grandparents are Ruth and Mort Zebrack of Palm Desert, Calif. He is the great-grandson of the late Murry and Ida Engel, William Zebrack and Minnie Schwartz.
Ian is an 8th grader at Canyon Park Junior High. He enjoys drawing, computer gaming and music. His mitzvah project was to volunteer at an animal shelter.

Lisa Schultz Golden and Aron Golden of Lake Forest Park are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Frances “Frankie” Esther Golden, on March 20, 2012, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Frankie weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.
Frankie’s grandparents are Carol and Phil Suckerman of Seattle, Norm and Roberta Schultz of Kirkland, and Marcia and Alan Golden of Chicago. She is the great-grandchild of the late Doris and Morris Frank, Millie and Sol Schultz, Esther and Benjamin Zuckerman, and Birdie and David Golden. Frankie is named for her maternal great-grandfather and paternal great-grandmother.

October 7, 1920—June 25, 2012
Harriet Ruth (Shafer) Katz, 91, of Bellevue, WA passed away on June 23, 2012. Her funeral and burial took place at Herzl Memorial Park on June 25, 2012.
Harriet was born on October 7, 1920, the oldest of five children. Her parents, Julius and Rebecca (Betty) Shafer, were among Seattle’s early Jewish leaders and business pioneers. At the age of 16, Harriet graduated from Broadway High School, and at the age of 20 graduated from the University of Washington, where she met Archie Katz. They were married for 51 years, sharing a dynamic life together of community activism, travel, and joyful celebrations with friends and their large, extended family. Harriet contributed her wisdom, creativity and leadership skills to numerous organizations. She was president of the local and western regional chapters of The National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods (Women of Reform Judaism), and was very active with the Women’s Division of Jewish Federation, B’nai B’rith Women, and Girl Scouts of Western Washington, of which she was a member for over 55 years. She was a life-long learner and voracious reader. Up until the last months of her life, she took classes and did online research to nourish her curiosity about topics ranging from geology, biology, and botany, to politics, current events, Native American culture, and ancient religions.
As the matriarch of a large family, she devoted her life to her four children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She took great pride in their accomplishments and educational achievements, never missing a graduation whenever and wherever it was held, from kindergarten to Ph.D. ceremonies. We will miss her generosity of spirit, her peace-making ways, her warm smile, her concern for others, her humility, dignity, grace and style.
Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Katz, and her siblings Norton Shafer, Gloria Zacks and Sylvia Oseran. Her legacy lives on in the hearts and lives of her children Malcolm Katz and Martha Baker (London, England), Bonnie (Katz) Tenenbaum and Marty Tenenbaum (Portola Valley, CA), Joanne Katz Glosser and Larry Glosser (Issaquah), Steve Katz and Lynn Fainsilber Katz (Seattle), as well as her grandchildren Tamar and Allan Boden, Josh Tenenbaum and Mira Bernstein, Russ and Mindy Katz, Ilana and Jeff Wodlinger, Ryan Katz and Adina Katz, and her great-grandchildren Abi, Hannah, Jesse, Alyssa, Will and Isaac. She is survived by her beloved sister Elise (Shafer) Topp and numerous nieces and nephews.
If you wish to make a donation in memory of Harriet, her favorite charities include The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Washington Chapter, The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, or a charity of your choice.
May Harriet’s life continue to be a blessing and an inspiration to all who had the privilege and pleasure of knowing her.

Edith Rubin Warshal, 94, of Bellevue, passed away on June 17, 2012.
Edith was born in Seattle in 1918. She attended Horace Mann Elementary School and graduated from Garfield High School. After graduation she went to work at Warshal’s Sporting Goods. At Warshal’s with her intelligence, her head for figures, and her organizational skills, Edith quickly became the head cashier on the sales floor. In 1942, she married William Warshal, her husband of 57 years.
Edith focused on the lives and needs of her four children. She eventually branched out into an active life in leadership positions in Jewish community organizations such as the Jewish Federation and Temple De Hirsch Sinai. Edith was a low-handicap, trophy-winning golfer, excellent bridge player, and when she took up tennis later in life, she was also a champion player.
Edith was the center of her family’s activities. As her children grew and entered adulthood, she became “Grandma Edith” to eight grandchildren, reaching out to them in the same way she loved and supported her own children.
As a grandmother, she attended preschools, open houses, grandparents’ days, school plays, soccer games, basketball games. She traveled to see grandchildren in California and London. All her grandchildren grew up with a “hip” and “with-it” grandmother who could handle any crisis and solve any problem. She had seven great-grandchildren, whom she loved as they loved her.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, William Warshal. She is survived by her children: Steve and Sandar Warshal (London), Laurie Warshal Cohen and Mike Cohen, Dennis and Diane Warshal (Seattle), Billy and Dore Warshal (California). Her grandchildren: Bryan Cohen and Liz Strober, Alex Cohen and Dana Kovalchick, Eli and Sheryl Warshal, Emily and Aaron Alhadeff, Jesse Warshal, Simon and Erica Warshal, Zara Warshal, and Isaac Warshal, and seven great-grandchildren
Tributes may be made to Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Jewish Family Service, Kline Galland Center, or to a charity of your choice.

Suzanne Joy Shultz was born in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 17, 1932 to Ella and Myer Lieberman. She was indeed a “Joy” after two boys. She grew up in Kansas City and married Joseph Shultz, the love of her life, in 1953. Suzanne, Joe and their two children moved to Seattle in 1960. She lived in Bellevue for 50 years. She loved learning, volunteering and owned two companies (Celebrations, Inc. and S&J Sales), retiring as a women’s clothing sales rep. She was active in her synagogue, a lifetime member of B’nai B’rith and Hadassah, and belonged to many other organizations.
Suzanne was a very special person. She collected friends of all ages everywhere she went. She sparkled whenever she interacted with people and found a way into every heart. Suzanne loved to travel, especially being in her Casablanca condo in Palm Desert, Calif. where she enjoyed her friends and her passion for the outdoors.
Nearly two years ago, Suzanne was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and MDS. On that day, her life changed forever. She was unbelievably brave and never complained. No matter how she felt she always tried to help others.
Suzanne passed away on June 18, 2012 with her family at her hospital bedside.
She was a devoted wife for 59 years, proud mother of Dr. Wendy Shultz Spektor (Michael) and Alan Shultz, and loving grandmother to Jordan and Jeremy Spektor. She is survived by her two brothers, William Lieberman of Mercer Island and George Lieberman (Floriene) of Leawood, Kan. Funeral service was at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation and burial was at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, on June 21.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Puget Sound Blood Center and Bellevue Medic 1 and 2.

Dalia will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on June 30, 2012 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Dalia is the daughter of Cheryl and Jeff Puterman of Issaquah, and the sister of Shira. Her grandparents are Veronica and Harold Rosen of Montreal, Que., Rachel Puterman of Montreal and the late Abraham Puterman.
Dalia will be a 7th grader at Pacific Cascade Middle School. She enjoys cheerleading, volleyball, hanging out with her friends, listening to music, playing with her dog, Farfel, and spending her summers at Camp Solomon Schechter with her best friends. Dalia is excited to be sharing this special day with Benedicte Knudson. Together, they are collecting pet food, money and supplies for the ASPCA as part of their Bat Mitzvah project.

Corben will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 23 at Congregation Beth Hatikvah in Bremerton.
Corben is the son of Amy and Joe Roszak of Poulsbo, and brother of Madison. He is the grandson of Mary Roszak of Sheboygan, Wisc. and the late Kenneth Roszak, and the late Mildred Phillips and Leonard Kantrowitz.
Corben will be a 7th grader at Poulsbo Middle School. He enjoys computers, reading, and the outdoors. For his mitzvah project, Corben collected used eyeglasses to donate to programs that match collected prescription glasses to people in developing countries. He also created a short documentary that culminates with a stop-motion Lego segment.
To see Corben’s mitzvah project documentary, visit bit.ly/Corben or check it out on the JTNews Facebook page on June 24.

Maxwell will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 23 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
Maxwell is the son of Meg and Gregg Bonda of Snoqualmie and the brother of Sam. His grandparents are Dory and Fred Ratner of The Villages, Fla., Martin Bonda of Richmond, Va., and William and Geraldine Hutchison of
Wilmington, Del.
Maxwell will be a 7th grader at Snoqualmie Middle School. He enjoys sports, math and music. His mitzvah project was working with YouthCare, which helps get local homeless youth off the streets.

Amy and David Plotnik of Shoreline are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Caleb Bryan, on May 10, 2012 at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds. Caleb weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and measured 20 inches.
Caleb is the brother of Noah. His grandparents are Robin and Darryll Plotnik of Redmond, Julie Cook of Baltimore, Md. and the late Bryan Cook. Caleb’s great-grandparents are Donna Plotnik of Hemet, Calif. and Robert Krueger of Newcastle.
Caleb’s middle name is for his mother Amy’s father, Bryan Cook.

Esther will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on June 9, 2012, at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
Esther is the daughter of John Lang and Laurie Litwack of North Bend and the sister of Naomi. Her grandparents are Emanuel and Jane Litwack of Montreal, Quebec, and Fred and Glafre Lang of North Bend.
Esther is a 7th grader at Twin Falls Middle School in North Bend. She enjoys wrestling, Judo, Ultimate Frisbee and cooking. Her mitzvah project was to collect donations for Baking for a Cure, which raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Keara will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on June 16, 2012. The Berlin-Bencivengo family, members of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, will hold the ceremony at the Seattle Children’s Theater in Seattle.
Keara is the daughter of Meredith Berlin and Larry Bencivengo of Seattle, and the sister of Anthony. Her grandparents are Nancy and Mike Berlin of Truro, Mass., Lawrence Bencivengo of Wallingford, Conn. and the late Pauline Bencivengo.
Keara is a 7th grader at Eckstein Middle School. She enjoys fencing, playing the cello and reading. Her mitzvah project is working at the North Helpline food bank and establishing a website to sell art to raise money for the Pink Polka Dots Guild for cancer care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Hanna will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on June 16, 2012, at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue.
Hanna is the daughter of Paul Krasnowsky of Mercer Island and Lori Krasnowsky of Bellevue. Her grandparents are Jane Rosenbaum of Portland, Ore. and the late Fred Rosenbaum and the late Bernie and Kay Krasnowsky.
Hanna is a 7th grader at Issaquah Middle School. She enjoys dance, art, drama and spending time with friends. For her mitzvah project, Hanna raised money for a special team-building structure for the camp her grandfather founded 42 years ago, Camp Rosenbaum, for underprivileged children.

1939–2012
The world lost a kind and caring man on May 9, 2012 when Steve Kessler passed on after living with MDS for 10 years, followed by leukemia for one year. Born in NYC in 1939, he was the only child of Al and Anne Kessler, who predeceased him. He was a highly regarded investment management professional who earned the trust and respect of his clients for more than four decades. Steve will be remembered for his cordial demeanor, warm smile and friendly greetings.
A humble and ethical man, he loved to read, tell a good joke, engage in stimulating conversation, attend cultural arts events and travel the world with the love of his life, Carolyn. He participated in and proudly supported numerous Jewish, community and professional causes. He was past president of Seattle B’nai B’rith Men and a member of Herzl-Ner Tamid for over 45 years. Steve treasured his family, his greatest source of joy in life. He was a devoted husband for 49 years to Carolyn, proud father of Randy (Jennifer) and Lynore (Roland) and adoring Papa to grandchildren Avi, Eliana, Corrie, Samantha, Alexandra, TasiAna and KamoLynn. He is also lovingly remembered by a large, closely knit extended family. His legacy lives on through his family members and he will be in their hearts forever. Donations in Steve’s memory to Puget Sound Blood Center (psbc.org/gifts), Jewish Family Service (jfsseattle.org) or charity of choice. The family extends its gratitude to Steve’s oncology teams over the years for their care and support.

Daniel will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 2, 2012, at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island.
Daniel is the son of Bruce and Peggy Gladner of Redmond and the brother of Natanya. His grandparents are Pauline Dean of Post Falls, Idaho, and the late Wayne and Dorothy Dean, Evelyn Gladner of Alpharetta, Ga., and the late Phil and Nettie Gladner.
Daniel is a 7th-grader at the Jewish Day School of Greater Seattle and enjoys baseball, soccer, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, sailing and attending Camp Solomon Schechter. For his mitzvah project, Daniel is donating a portion of his gifts to “Save a Child’s Heart,” an Israeli-based international humanitarian project.

Rony Wiesel, a journalist who was active in the Seattle arts community, died May 4 at age 51 after a valiant 8-1/2–year battle with cancer. Mr. Wiesel served as artistic director for the Lakewood Players, and he was involved in the Northwest Screenwriters Guild. The author of short stories and full-length plays, he won an award for best creative journalism when he worked for the Tacoma News Tribune. Mr. Wiesel, an illustrator for books and medical texts, enjoyed drawing, painting and collecting golden age comic books. He was a mentor at the Seattle Kollel. His interest in environmentally responsible living extended to how he maintained his rental properties. Born in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Wiesel graduated from Beachwood High School in Cleveland and studied English Literature at Reed College. While in Oregon, he was the arts and education administrator for the Umpqua Valley Arts Center, and he was a theater artist in Portland.
Mr. Wiesel will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents Pnina and Joshua Wiesel and sisters Lori Schoen and Talia Botone.
Contributions or charitable donations in Rony’s name can be sent to the Virginia Mason Foundation, http://www.virginiamason.org or 1218 Terry Ave., P.O. Box 1930 M.S. D1-MF, Seattle, WA 98111-9866, or 206-583-6083.

Julia Szilard and Shomir Chaudhuri are pleased to announce their engagement.
Julia is the daughter of Shari and Bill Roberts of Renton and Peter and Catherine Szilard of Shoreline. She is a graduate of Liberty High School and the University of Washington with her BS in Biology and BA in Spanish. She is currently a graduate student at the UW pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Shomir is the son of Rita and Uttam Chaudhuri of Tacoma. He is a graduate of Curtis Senior High School and from the UW with a BS in Biology. He is currently a student in Biomedical and Health Informatics at University of Washington.
The couple will be married in August 2013.

Those close to Meta Buttnick referred to her as Meta the Meteor.
“She was just indefatigable,” said her daughter Gwen Buttnick Francis. “She would never run out of strength.”
But on April 24, Meta Bloom Buttnick finally did run out of steam. She had just turned 99. Longtime readers of this newspaper may remember her columns on Seattle Jewish history, as would members of Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath, where she had been documenting the synagogue’s history since the 1940s.
“Because she knew the history of so much of the Jewish community in Seattle, she could always relate to people because she knew their ancestry — oftentimes better than they knew themselves,” Francis said.
Meta was an exacting and accurate chronicler of Seattle’s Jewish history, but she also helped to create it. Her son Jack was a member of the first class of what is now known as the Seattle Hebrew Academy. She helped to co-found the Washington State Jewish Historical Society in 1968. She started the first local chapter of American Mizrachi Women, later known as AMIT, a worldwide organization that helped orphaned children in Israel. Her family was an active part of Congregation Bikur Cholim, and it was her interviews with founding members for the synagogue’s 50th anniversary in 1941 that began her ongoing documentation of Bikur Cholim’s members, rabbis and buildings for 70 years.
“Over the years she chronicled sketches of all of the rabbis who served at the Bikur Cholim and Machzikay Hadath congregations,” wrote Larry Altose, her editor at the Bikur Cholim Tribune, in an email. “She surveyed the physical history, too, covering the halls rented, sanctuaries constructed, as well as other facilities. Few synagogues can lay claim to such a well-chronicled history of their first century, so often drawn from ‘primary sources.’”
But her old typewriter didn’t stop with her own synagogue and Seattle’s pioneering Jewish families.
“She wrote the history of many other institutions. She wrote the history of Herzl,” Meta’s daughter Gwen said. “Her writing was endless.”
Outside of the Jewish community, she worked with the state historical society and had appointments from at least one Seattle mayor, to sit on a task force on bomb shelters, as well as contacts with governors such as Albert Rosellini.
Interestingly, for someone as entrenched in the Seattle community as she was, she didn’t arrive here permanently until 1939. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Lithuanian immigrants, her father took it upon himself to teach the Jewish men stationed there and hold Passover seders and other holiday celebrations, which contributed strongly to Meta’s Jewish upbringing, according to a profile of Meta written for the BCMH Tribune by member Karen Treiger.
Meta’s parents sent her and her two sisters to Ireland, where they had family, to attend Trinity College. Meta then became a teacher upon her return to Fairbanks.
“At a time when it wasn’t popular, she was able to achieve high education — college degree, a Master’s degree,” said Meta’s granddaughter Gabriella Fridman.
Meta spent her post-college summers in Seattle to earn her teaching credits at the University of Washington. It was then that she met Harry Buttnick. The two were married and Meta settled here permanently in 1939. Soon after, her historical documentation began in earnest.
“She updated timelines and helped younger co-volunteers procure local historical photographs, always serving as the ‘go-to’ source to ensure an accurate account,” wrote Altose. “She took special pride in working on the 100th and 120th anniversary observances in 1991 and 2011.”
Meta’s grandchildren knew she was one of the city’s great historians, but when they were younger, “my brother, my sister and I were her whole life,” Fridman said. “Her communal work came second, her family always came first.”
Education was foremost on the agenda with Meta’s grandkids.
“She always really cared about our academics, our schoolwork,” Fridman said. “She stayed on top of every detail of our work, which was always impressive.”
Meta would, however, pull the children out of school one day a year — for the annual AMIT luncheon.
“She always wanted us to see how important it was firsthand to see a charitable institution,” Fridman said.
Growing up in the same city meant Meta’s grandchildren would spend Shabbat at her house, and would often have as many as 20 kids running through the house on a Saturday afternoon and eating the cookies she’d baked.
The Sabbath remained a central component of Meta’s life, even in her last years when it became more difficult for her to get around.
“To her it was very important to come to synagogue on Shabbos when she was able to do so,” said Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld of Congregation Shevet Achim on Mercer Island. “We’re very honored that the last years of her life she attended our shul.”
Meta “always carried herself in a very regal way,” Rabbi Kornfeld said. “She was very comfortable with who she was, and she was very articulate.”
Meta is preceded in death by her husband Harry Buttnick, who died in 1960. She married again in 1967, to Jack Kaplin, who died in 1974. She had three children: Jack, Morrie, who died in 2009, and Gwen; three grandchildren, Gabriella, Samantha and Harris; and one great-grandchild.

Ty and Emily Alhadeff of Seattle announce the birth of their daughter Bina Yael on April 13, 2012, at Seattle Home Maternity Services birth center in Seattle. Bina weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 19-1/2 inches.
Bina’s grandparents are Hali and Gerry Keeler of Groton, Conn. and Joan and Mark Alhadeff of Redmond. Bina’s great-grandmother is Beth Alhadeff of Bellevue. Bina is named after her mother Emily’s aunt, Barbara Kelco.

Emily will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on May 5, 2012, at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue.
Emily is the daughter of Stacey and Richard Eastern, and sister of Josh and Zach. Her grandparents are Sharon and Sam Eastern of Medina, Marsha Burdman of Youngstown, Ohio, and the late Kenneth Burdman.
Emily is a 7th-grader at Issaquah Middle School. She enjoys competitive dance, piano, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Her mitzvah project was a dancewear clothing drive for Treehouse and she plans to continue volunteering with the Friendship Circle.

Jon will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on May 5, 2012 at Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle.
Jon is the son of Michelle Brot and Doug Ramsay and the brother of Ben. His grandparents are Nathan and Gloria Brot of West Orange, N.J. and the late Robert and Ruth Ann Ramsay.
Jon is a 7th-grader at University Prep in Seattle. He plays soccer and basketball and serves on Student Council, and enjoys spending his summers at Camp Solomon Schechter. For his mitzvah project, Jon is collecting individual toiletries, such as soaps, shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste for Angeline’s, a women’s homeless shelter in downtown Seattle.

Frieda Gelb, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the age of 91.
Frieda was born Frieda Herz in Presov, Czechoslovakia in 1920. She survived the Holocaust, evading the Nazis by courageously hiding in the Tatra Mountains from 1942–1944 with other Slovak Jews. Following the war, Frieda returned to her hometown and married Emanuel Gelb. In 1947 she gave birth to their only child, Robert. Two years later, with her husband and son, she fled the Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia and emigrated via Canada to the United States. They initially settled in Philadelphia and then moved to Spokane, Wash. Following the births of their two grandsons, David and Aaron, Frieda and Emanuel moved to Bellevue in 1979 to be near their family. Frieda’s husband Emanuel passed away in 1996 after 50 years of devoted marriage, yet she continued to live an active life in Bellevue. In 2006 she moved to the Summit at First Hill, then in 2008 to the Kline Galland Home.
Despite the tragic losses encountered in the Holocaust, Frieda never lost her love of Judaism nor her positive outlook on life. She always had a sweet smile on her face and a kind word for everyone, and was a willing witness to history, sharing her experiences and memories of that time. Frieda always believed it was important for survivors to continue to tell their stories. She viewed life as a precious gift and appreciated each and every day.
She is survived by her son, Robert Gelb and his wife Talby of Bellevue; grandson Aaron Gelb of Los Angeles; grandson David Gelb, his wife Heather, their children — Frieda’s triplet great-grandchildren, Molly, Andy and Taylor Gelb of Los Angeles — of whom she was so proud.
A memorial service and funeral took place at Herzl-Ner Tamid Memorial Park on April 6, 2012. Donations in her memory may be made to Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, The Kline Galland Home, Congregation Shevet Achim, or Hadassah.