Obituary: Elaine Beeber
Chesed, Hebrew for “benevolence,” was a defining characteristic of Elaine Beeber.
Chesed, Hebrew for “benevolence,” was a defining characteristic of Elaine Beeber. The Almighty is described as “absolute Chesed,” absolute loving-kindness. Elaine Beeber was surely created Beitzelem Eloheim, “in the image of G-d.”
Elaine Beeber was very much of the South, especially the American Jewish South. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., and passed away there, at age 93. She called her 67-year marriage to David “my wonderfully extended college education.” They shared so much: Congregation Ahavath Achim; travel; hospitality; TCM movies; for many years, one revered spiritual leader, Rabbi Harry Epstein.
Her parents, Sam and Jeanette Gershon, instilled in her a love of Judaism, Zionism, America, idealism, honesty in commerce, education, business acumen, the value of hard work, and an appreciation for others and the special importance of family. She, in turn, passed these traits to the next generation.
For so many of us, there will be one tender, missing telephone call these next few months.
Elaine Beeber is survived by her children: Bruce (Linda), Shelly (Mark Chester), and Steve (Linda Schlossberg); eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, David Beeber, siblings, Elinor Smith, Herbert Gershon, Phyllis Arnold, and stepsibling, Fanny Gershon Goldstein.
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Elaine Beeber’s memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 15, at 1 p.m., at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. Graveside interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Dressler’s. Shiva took place at the home of Bruce and Linda Beeber, 1441 Mile Post Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338.
Donations may be directed to Gershon Fund at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, IDF, Susie Fryer Memorial Fund at Children’s Hospital, or Atlanta Jewish HomeLife. Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999
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