Obituaries are updated regularly and archived on JN Online: vvvvw.detroitjewishnews.com MARTIN BELSKY, 74, of Bingham A Gentle, Super Mom LEONARD POGER Copy Editor . *TN 8/13 2004 86 Hebrew school, Julie continued for four years at the Temple Beth El school and observed her bat mitz- vah. An older sister, Diane, echoed the father's view that Julie was "very good natured and calm." Sister Marla added that Julie always handled things calmly and effectively — a "super mom" involved with her daughters' activi- ties as a Girl Scout leader, member of Temple Beth El where the girls attended Sunday school and "never missing anything involving her girls" and other young relatives. Marla described the car-train crash that claimed the life of her sis- ulie G. Dolan was the calmest, most gentle person one could meet. That's how family members described the woman who died in a train-vehicle crash at a Saginaw County railroad crossing Aug. 8, 2004. Mrs. Dolan was described as a "super mom" to her 8-year-old twin daughters — arranging her work schedule as a DaimlerChrysler Corp. vehicle designer so she could pick up her girls at school and then be with them for music lessons and Girl Scout activities. Memories of Mrs. Dolan, 41, of Beverly Hills were shared by her father, Harold Gendelman, and sisters Diane and Marla. Harold Gendelman remembered his daughter as "a very gentle woman who got her way by being gentle." She was a mem- ber of the David- Horodoker Organization, which provides funds for charities. Mrs. Dolan grew up in Southfield and graduated from Southfield High before attending Michigan State University for two years and the Julie Dolan with her husband and twin daughters. Center for Creative Studies in Detroit for four years. She received her ter. bachelor of fine arts degree from The two were returning home in CCS. separate vehicles after dropping off "She was one of the first woman their children at the Gendelmans' car designers at Chrysler," where she cottage in Eastport, near Traverse had worked for more than 10 years, City. Each was driving alone. her father said. Marla crossed the train tracks Julie "went to work at 6 in the first, saw the lights of the approach- morning so she could be home to ing train and realized immediately pick up her girls at school at 3 in that her sister may not see the the afternoon," he said foliage-obscured train warning sign. He also reflected on his daughter's Marla said she immediately stopped Jewish background as a youngster. after crossing the tracks and called When it came time to attend the 911 emergency number. "The train hit Julie's car [a Dodge Durango SUVII on the driver's side," Marla said. Immediately after the crash, "I crawled under the train" in a rush to help her. "But she proba bly died instantly," she said. Shortly after the collision, the Dolan vehicle burst into flames. Marla said that train crossing was among the 80 percent of crossings in the state without warning lights or (Yates. Mrs. Dolan is survived by her husband, Scott Dolan; daughters, Emma Rae Dolan and Caitlyn Anne Dolan; parents, Harold and Arlene Gendelman of Bingham Farms; sis- ters and brothers-in- law, Diane and Ralph Nunez of Southfield; Dr. Marla Gendelman and Dr. Harvey Block of Pittsburgh; mother- in-law, June Dolan; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marybeth and Chris Henderson, Anne Fridline and Jim Towne, Paul Dolan, Kevin Dolan; great- grandmother, Sally Gendelman. She was the loving daughter-in-law of the late Harold Dolan; dear sister-in- law of the late Robert Dolan and the late Dennis Dolan; beloved great-granddaughter of the late Raymond Gendelma.n, the late Edith Heiman and the late Charles Heiman. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Julie G. Dolan Memorial Fund at Temple Beth El or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ❑ Farms, died Aug. 4, 2004. He was a software management consultant and, for 27 years, was the director of software development at IBM. He was also the vice president of Burroughs and then of Unisys. Mr. Belsky received his master's degree in mathematics at Harvard in 1951 and his undergraduate degree at New York University. Mr. Belsky is survived by his wife, Claire Belsky; daughter and son-in- law, Robin and Richard Gold of Huntington Woods; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Alan and Robin Belsky of New York; grandchildren, Rebecca Gold, Brian Gold, Rayna Gold, Shea Belsky, Spencer Belsky; brother, Robert Belsky; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alfred and Penny Vulcan and Alice Vulcan. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. REGINA D. BIEDERMAN, 87, of Gilbert, Ariz., died Aug. 8, 2004. A Detroit public school teacher for 25 years, she was a member of Federation of Teachers. Mrs. Biederman is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Connie Biederman of Chandler, Ariz. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph Biederman; devoted sis- ter of the late Ellen Bailin. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive #100, Southfield, MI 48076 or the Michigan Humane Society, 3600 Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. • HAROLD BODNER, 82, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 6, 2004. He was the former owner of Arlan's Tile Company. Mr. Bodner is survived by his son, Steve Bodner; daughters and son-in- law, Fylice and Peter Larsen of New York; Gayle Bodner of Hazel Park; grandchildren, Tiffany Bodner, Alex and Tess Larsen; sister, Stella B.