July 11 • 2019 39 jn soul of blessed memory continued on page 41 FRANK BLAZOFSKY, 93, of West Bloomfield, died June 28, 2019. He is survived by his daughter and son- in-law, Noreen and Michael Collet of Plymouth; brothers and sisters-in- law, Dr. Kenneth and Ronna Blaze, Jake and Ilene Blaz; grandchildren, Heather and Cole Cunnien, Stephen and Rebecca Blazofsky, Ashley Sklar; great-grandchildren, Julia Cunnien, Madison Cunnien, Halley and Drew Urch, Jackson Blazofsky, Harrison Blazofsky. Mr. Blazofsky was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Blazofsky; loving father of the late Stuart Blazofsky; devoted son of the late Nathan Blazofsky and the late Anna Blazofsky; dear brother and brother- in-law of the late Lloyd and the late Pearl Blazofsky; longtime companion of the late Janet Kessler. Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior, (donate by phone) 1-855-448-3997; or Jewish War Veterans, P.O. Box 725066, Berkley, MI 48072-9998. Services were held at Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Interment followed at Clover Hill Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. c. 2000 RUTH CABOT, 96, of West Bloomfield, died July 4, 2019. She is survived by her children, Bonnie and Dr. James Kaufman, Dr. Gary Cabot and Vicki Pakele, Elizabeth Cabot and Michael Stenvig, and Dr. Jon and Pamela Cabot; grandchildren, Karen and Ian Harris, Pualena Pakele Cabot, La’ a Kea Pakele Cabot, Kate Stenvig, Jane Stenvig and Stephen Uffelman; great-grandchildren, Luke and Georgiana Harris; loving and devoted caregivers, Meyiya Phiri and Fa Ellison. Mrs. Cabot was the beloved wife for 68 years of the late Dr. Joseph Cabot. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Joseph Cabot Pediatric Dental Research Library, 540 E. Liberty, Suite 204, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2210, dent. umich.edu; or to a charity of one’ s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JARVIS THEODORE FRANZBLAU, 94, of Manistee, Mich., died July 6, 2019. He was born to Herman and Rose Franzblau Oct. 14, 1924. He was the loved brother of Mynne, Claire and Ardis. Jarvis met his great love, Pearl “Pitzie” Epstein, at Central High School at the age of 16; but, like most of their contemporaries, their lives were interrupted. At 18, he was called to serve his country as a U.S. Airman, and he flew 38 missions over Germany in World War II. Upon his return, he earned his degree at the University of Michigan, where he and Pitzie formed lifelong friendships. They wed in 1948 and Jarvis joined his father in the family fruit farming business. Pitzie and Jarvis started their family and within the next six years, David, Jonny and Deborah were born. The Franzblaus raised their family alongside their dear friends Eunie and Bob Faber and created a tight- knit community in Ann Arbor. With his father, Jarvis established Huron Farms, a successful business that became a haven for those needing work as well as friends and family. From 1979 to 1997, the couple were blessed with seven grandchildren. After the death of Pitzie, fate again brought Jarvis love and companionship with Annette and later with Sally. His final chapter, overlooking Lake Michigan, was full of visits from loving relatives and beautiful sunsets. Mr. Franzblau was the cherished father of David and his wife, Colby, the late Jon and his wife, Hildy, and Deborah and her wife, Rona; loving “Geempa,” “Bumpa” and “Grandpa” of Rachel and husband, Dan; great- grandfather of Hudson Jarvis and Jonathan Asher, Emily and husband, Chris, Jesse, Sean and wife, Erin, Jordan, Avery and fiancé, Scott, and Sammi. He is also survived by beloved nieces, nephews and his sister-in-law, Ray. Interment was at Beth Israel Memorial Gardens at Arborcrest Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’ s Drug Discovery Foundation, 57 W. 57th St., Suite 904, New York, NY 10019, alzdiscovery.org; or Higher Hopes, 8898 Commerce Road, #5C, Commerce Township, MI 48382, higherhopesdetroit. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. JEFFREY GOROSH, 63, of Southfield, died July 4, 2019. He graduated from Southfield-Lathrup High School in 1974. He received a B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1978 and went on to graduate from the Des Moines School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. Dr. Gorosh also completed a fellowship in hand surgery and practiced medicine as an orthopedic surgeon until suffering a massive, ruptured cerebral hemorrhage in 2012. He spent nearly three months in a coma at that time. Miraculously, he eventually awoke from the coma with his ability to speak and longterm memory intact. Despite numerous medical setbacks along the way, Jeff never gave up his efforts at rehabilitation and the hope of one day being able to live independently once again. Nor did he ever complain or display anger at his condition. Unlike many others who sustained frontal lobe damage, he stayed as sweet as the young kid who grew up in Oak Park the middle child of five brothers. When asked how he was doing, Jeff would answer invariably the same way: “Just living the dream.” Dr. Gorosh was a man of many interests and pursued each of them with great passion. His love of music ranged from the Big Band Era to Alison Krause and he was, by all accounts, a major Parrot Head (Jimmy Buffett fan). He was a serious collector of many things, including baseball cards, sports memorabilia, animation art and movie posters. He had a love of Grace Kelly, which is odd considering Jeff was born in the year she gave up her acting career. Jeffrey was extremely proud of his entire family, who will all miss him very much. They include his sons, Sean (fiancée, Nina along with daughter Peyton), Chase and his daughters, Hannah and Katie and grandson Brody. Jeff is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alan and Rhona, Neil and Marla, Bruce and Tammy, and Richard. Dr. Gorosh was predeceased by his parents, Norma and Larry Gorosh; and grandparents, Julius and Anna Spielberg, and Clara and Alexander Gorosh. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’ s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude. org; or Jewish Ferndale, 1725 Pinecrest Drive, Ferndale, MI 48220, jewishferndale.com/#donate. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ELLEN LEFT, 73, of West Bloomfield, died June 28, 2019. She was a member of Congregation B’ nai Moshe and its sisterhood. Mrs. Left worked as an educator for 30 years in the Farmington School District. She loved Israel and visited there four times with her husband, Stuart. A talented knitter and major sports fan, she also loved gardening and her dogs. Mrs. Left is survived by her husband of 38 years, Stuart Left; sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin and Megan Left of Studio City, Calif., Andrew and Stephanie Left of Beverly Hills, Calif.; sisters and brother-in- law, Judith Karon of Los Angeles, Calif., Linda and Frank Furlong, also of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Jordan Left, Lauren Left, Ben Left; her loving dogs, Roxie, Harley and Lucy; many dear nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Contributions may be made to Congregation B’ nai Moshe, 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MMI 48025; Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 48075. Interment was held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.