Obituary: Anita Ethel Taub Hyman Kaplan Cutler
Anita Ethel Taub Hyman Kaplan Cutler died on April 22, 10 days short of her 101st birthday, in Vernon Hills, Ill.
Anita Ethel Taub Hyman Kaplan Cutler died on April 22, 10 days short of her 101st birthday, in Vernon Hills, Ill.
Beloved wife of the late Benjamin I. Hyman; later, beloved wife of the late Abe Kaplan and the late Herman Cutler. Loving mother of Randy Hyman Shapiro (Marc) and Kerry (Michael) Leaf. Proud, adoring grandmother of Benjamin Leaf and Norma Leaf Reich (Evan). Predeceased by dear sister Myra (Bob) Elman. Beloved aunt and cousin of many. Devoted daughter of the late Louis and Claire Taub, nee Halpern.
Loving, gracious and elegant, Anita changed so many lives for the better — in the Bronx and Manhattan; Long Beach, N.Y.; Hallandale, Fla.; Highland Park and Vernon Hills, Ill.; and Atlanta, Ga. Her volunteer, board and philanthropic activities were memorable, enhanced by a particular gift for leadership. For example, she was the very first volunteer president to raise $1,000,000 for critical research (see Pap Corps Champions) for University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Anita attended Hunter College, loved French, worked as a medical administrator in Long Beach and comforted babies. A renowned partygiver, she was a frequently consulted Jell-O mold instructor. Anita loved politics (a lifelong Democrat), supporting important social causes and candidates. She loved beauty, especially when it shone through the excitement of ballet, opera, art, Broadway. And many of her most wished-for travel dreams came true: Quebec, England, France, Italy, Israel.
Not least of all, Anita was a poet, with her own business, “Designer Rhymes by Anita.” Whether to celebrate life’s special occasions or to explore life’s mysteries, her readers, without exception, loved what Anita wrote and kept her words — and Anita herself — in their hearts.
Funeral service (YouTube) and additional information available through Chicago Jewish Funerals. Donations to your favorite charity, in honor of Anita, greatly appreciated.
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