IRA KAUFMAN
(1896-1986)
Ira Kaufman established a legacy of
service, compassion and trust with
the Detroit Jewish community which
remains unsurpassed.
Dr. Coleman Mopper,
Supporter Of The Arts
Dr. Coleman Mopper, 78, of Huntington stitute of Arts European Art Collection Com-
Woods, died Sept. 16. Dr. Mopper graduated missions. He was to have been awarded the
from the University of Georgia Medical School. first lifetime service award by the DIA next
He was a lieutenant in the Medical Division month. "He was a wonderful example of the
Marine Corps during World War II. He served spirit that the award seeks to honor," said
his residency in dermatology at Wayne State Joseph Bianco, executive vice president of the
DIA Founders Society.
University and went into pri-
Dr. Mopper is survived by
vate practice in the Detroit
his wife, Shirley; son and
area in 1949, retiring in 1993.
He gave
daughter-in-law, Andrew and
Dr. Mopper was a clinical
Noherai
of San Diego; daugh-
distinguished
professor at Wayne State Uni-
ter, Marjorie of San Diego;
versity School of Medicine, a service and support
brother Valmore of Savannah,
diplomate of the American
Ga.
to
the
DIA.
Board of Dermatology and the
Interment at Beth El
American Board of Dermo-
Memorial Park. Contributions
Pathology. In addition, he was
a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi may be made to the Dr. Coleman Mopper
Delta Epsilon medical fraternities, a found- Memorial Fund, Detroit Institute of Arts
ing member of the Noah Worcester Derma- Founders Society, 5200 Woodward Avenue,
tology Society, past president of the Detroit Detroit 48202; or the Evelyn and Harry Au-
Dermatology Society and founding member gust Library Fund at JCC, 6600 West Maple
of Sinai Hospital. Dr. Mopper was a mem- Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Arrange-
ber of Temple Beth El and of the Detroit In- ments by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
A
t some points in all our lives, we've walked together,
hand in hand, in support and understanding. At THE IRA
KAUFMAN CHAPEL, we have offered helping hands to
the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years.
Throughout the generations, The IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL
has extended our hand as a symbol of compassion.
THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER
THE YOM KIPPUR MESSAGE
Our tradition says
that our future for the coming year
is sealed on
YOM KIPPUR.
In 5757, may you and your loved ones
be inscribed for a year
of health, happiness and fulfillment.
T HE D E TR O
BABS AND HERBERT KAUFMAN
ILENE AND DAVID TECHNER
PATTY AND OTTO DUBE
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THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL
Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community
18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075
Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105
SELDON BARRIS, 91, former
Detroiter of Merritt Isalnd,
Fla., died Sept. 3. He was active
with B'nai B'rith, the Retarded
Children's Movement and the
Lapeer Parents Association.
He is survived by his wife,
Birdie; sons, Ronald and Allen;
grandchildren, Stacy and
Lawrence; great-grandchildren,
Carly and Alissa; brother, Leo;
sisters-in-law, Davida Barris,
Alice Kushner, Alice Seyburn.
He was the loving brother of
the late Nate Barns and the
late Manuel Barris; loving fa-
ther of the late Elliott Barris.
Interment in Florida.
Sally A. and Charles J. Reich of
Farmington Hills; son and
daughter-in-law, Mark M. and
Judy Cohen of Moraga, Calif . ;
grandchildren, Renee and
Berton May, Michael and An-
nette Reich, Kenneth and Deb-
orah Rich, Keith and Sandra
Reich, Deborah and Yossi Of-
fenberg, Laura Cohen; great-
grandchildren, Sarah and Deb-
orah, Erica, Rachel, Alex,
Justin, Hannah Rachel; sister,
Bessie Mock. She was the
beloved wife of the late Charles
Cohen.
Interment at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Arrangements
by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
BETTY R. BERK, 88, of Oak
BENJAMIN FRIED, 77, of
Park, died Sept. 11. She is sur-
vived by her son Sam of Water- Birmingham, died Sept. 1. Mr.
Fried was a metals salesman.
ford; daughter and son-in-law,
He is survived by his son,
Rona and Leonard Krause of
Steve of Mentor, Ohio. Inter-
Troy; sister, Dorothy Spitzer of
Southfield; grandchildren, Ken- ment at Mount Olive Cemetery
in Solon, Ohio. For information
neth and Felisa Krause. Mrs.
call the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Berk was the beloved wife of
the late Hymen J. Berk.
HARRY FREEDMAN, 89, of
Contributions may be made
Southfield, died Sept. 13. Mr.
to the Jewish National Fund,
Friedman was a commercial
17100 West Ten Mile Road,
linen driver. He was a member
Southfield, MI 48075; or to a
charity of one's choice. Services of Pisgah Lodge of B'nai B'rith
and interment were held at He- and past president of the Jew-
ish Community Center Busi-
brew Memorial Park. Arrange-
nessmen's Club.
ments by Hebrew Memorial
Mr. Friedman is survived by
Chapel.
his wife, Sarah; son and daugh-
PEARL COHEN, 83, of Farm- ter-in-law, Morton and Pat of
ington Hills, died Sept. 15. Mrs. Farmington Hills; son-in-law,
Cohen was co-owner of Charles Louis Popper; grandchildren,
Kenneth Popper, Richard Pop-
Children's Wear. She was also
a life member of the Jewish Na- per, Jeffrey Friedman, Michael
and Shannon Friedman, Lori
tional Fund, Hadassah and
Friedman;
great-granddaugh-
B'nai
ter, Marissa Friedman; sisters
Mrs. Cohen is survived by
and brothers-in-law, Mona and
her daughter and son-in-law,
Bill Nelson of Bayside, N.Y.,
Yetta and Ed Levy of West
Palm Beach, Fla., Mollie Nead-
el of LaVerne, Calif. He was the
loving father of the late Lor-
raine Popper.
Interment at Machpelah
Cemetery. Arrangements by
the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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