JANUARY 25 • 2024 | 61 J N continued from page 59 and Noa Winroope-Bar. She treasured her friendships, some which endured for 8½ decades. She and her family thank Jill for her steadfast companionship over the past few years; they appreciate the devotion of her caregivers. Marilyn Stone Davidson, as we remember her, will be deeply missed. Her immediate family, her former students and her hundreds of friends over nine decades are better people for having Marilyn in their lives. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Magen David Adom, Habitat For Humanity or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JEAN GILBERT, 93, of Southfield, died Jan. 15, 2024. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jack Wills; son and former daughter-in-law, John Gilbert (former spouse Diane Morris); grandchildren, Kevin Wills, Jessica (Corey) DeCamillo and Trisha Rae (Dillon) Marlett; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Christine Sarason; many other loving family members and friends. Jean was the sister of the late Stephen (the late Shirley) Sarason. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. BRUCE GOLDSMITH, 87, of Plymouth, Mich., died Jan. 12, 2024. He graduated from Central High School in Detroit. He served in the United States Air Force and was released from active duty in 1962. Bruce had many passions in life such as golf, boating, camp- ing, photography, theater, opera, music and reading. He loved Nespresso coffee and trying new non-alcoholic beers and wine. The most important thing to him was family. He spent as much time as he could with everyone he loved. He worked in the music indus- try, served as a bailiff and was a sales rep for VARIG Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Bruce was an active member of the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit (founded as The Birmingham Temple), which was a major part of his life. Mr. Goldsmith is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol (Coursen) Goldsmith; daughter, Victoria Slates; grandchildren, Rachel Slates and Noah Slates; nephews and nieces, Jeffrey and Karen Litwin, and Rick and Marji Litwin; cousins, grand- nieces, grandnephew and many friends. He was the loving brother of the late Roberta Litwin and the late Barbara Goldsmith; the devoted son of the late Ralph Goldsmith and the late Kitty Wexler. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Henry Ford Health-Make A Gift, in the check memo: Sutaruk Ophthalmology Patient Needs Fund, Development Office, 1 Ford Place, #5A, Detroit, MI 48202-3450, henryford.com/ development/ways/memorials (or the gift can be made online through our giving page: From the drop down direct gifts to Ophthalmology and the Sutaruk Fund. This fund will meet the needs of seniors that need assis- tance with prescription drug coverage, visual aid devices, equipment and transportation to medical appointments); or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. EFIM “FIMA ” KHANKIN, 75, of Bloomfield Hills, died Jan. 15, 2024. He was admired and cherished for his talent, his heart and the kind of man that he was, setting an example for all. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lyudmila Khankin; sons and daughter-in-law, Boris and Alla Khankin, and Leonid Khankin; grandchildren, David Khankin and Rachel Khankin; half-sister, Inna Epelman; count- less friends, colleagues, support- ers and admirers in his com- munity, throughout the United States and the world. Mr. Khankin was the dear son of the late Vera and the late Boris Khankin. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Red Magen David Adom, 3177 Commercial Ave., Suite 101, Northbrook, IL 60062, afmda.org; Jewish National Fund-Plant A Tree, JNF-USA National Headquarters, 42 E. 69th St., New York, NY 10021, shop. jnf.org/collections/plant-trees; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. c. 2008 SYLVIA LENA MEVIS, 96, of Sterling Heights, died Jan. 13, 2024. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene Sharon Strevel, Lori Ruth and Stuart Zack, Cheryl Robin Mevis, Jill and Jack Kemppainen, Karen Chapin, Dave Cain; grandchildren, Connor Evan Zack, Joshua Noah Zack, Haley Rose Gumenick, Ross Charles Gumenick; many more loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mevis was the caring former wife of the late Arthur Mevis; loving mother and moth- er-in-law of the late Robin Cain, the late Kurt Strevel; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Mary and the late Jack Freedland, the late Frances and the late Morrie Sherman, the late Rachel and the late Clarence Snyder. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lake Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033; or InHouse Hospice, 30800 Telegraph Road, Suite 1975, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. A funeral service was held at the Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Interment was at Clover Hill Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. DR. JIM VAN EATON, 69, of Beverly Hills, Mich., died Jan. 15, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Van Eaton; parent, Clifford and Mary Van Eaton; brother and sister-in-law, Cliff and Bonnie Van Eaton; sister and brothers-in-law, Peggy (Mark) Seymour, Steven Helfman; many loving cousins, nieces, other fam- ily members and friends. Dr. Van Eaton was the father of the late Adam Van Eaton; the son of the late Muriel Van Eaton; son-in law of the late Charles Helfman and the late Agnes Helfman; brother-in-law of the late Ilona Helfman. Contributions may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.