He then attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, and ultimately made his career as a physician and partner at the Portland Clinic for 25 years, caring for patients both in the office and at St. He served in Admiral Rickover’s nuclear navy on the the U.S.S. Between college and medical school, he served 5½ years as a US Naval officer, attaining the rank of Lieutenant.
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Bob was married to college sweetheart, favorite dance partner, and love of his life Miriam “Mimi” Epstein for more than 57 years.īob attended Central High School in Philadelphia (which he frequently said was the highest quality institute of learning he attended), followed by Penn State. He was raised in a Modern Orthodox synagogue there. Robert was born to Morrie and Sylvia (nee Ruttenberg) Epstein April 17, 1940, in Philadelphia. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mimi Epstein his sons, Neil (Elizabeth) Ashman-Epstein and Mark (Sharon Fendrich) Epstein and his grandchildren, Talia Valdez and Max Epstein, and Deena and Sylvia Epstein. Robert (Bob) Epstein, z”l, passed away May 30, 2022. “Our community was lucky and so very grateful to be the beneficiary of his many gifts of time, talent and treasure,” reads the announcement from Kol Ami. He chose the fabric for the chairs in the sanctuary, the paint colors, the carpet, etc.ĭonations of furniture that he and Merle made to the congregation over the years are still found in many of the rooms of the building. His education and experience with furniture and design were integral to the style seen throughout Kol Ami’s space. He served as a co-chair for the building committee, and his touch and taste can be seen everywhere. Keith was instrumental in the building of Congregation Kol Ami’s beautiful synagogue in Vancouver, Wash. Per his wishes, there will not be a funeral.
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He is survived by his wife, Merle, and their six children. Keith Koplan, z”l, passed away June 2, 2022, after a battle with cancer. In memory of Alvin, the family suggests a donation be made to the Lan Su Chinese Garden or a garden of your choice. Alvin enjoyed reading, music, opera, traveling and cooking.Ī celebration of life will be held at a later date. Alvin and Nancy were married 44 years.Īlvin was active in the Washington County Master Gardener Program for many years receiving the Master Gardener of the Year award twice for volunteer services.Īfter retiring Alvin volunteered with the Clackamas County Money Management Program and the Lan Su Chinese Garden. In 1978, Alvin’s sister introduced him to Nancy. In 1989 he closed his practice to become the administrator of the Teamsters Medical Center, retiring in 1999. He interned at Los Angeles County Harbor General Hospital, completed his residency in ophthalmology at OHSU, and entered private practice in Northwest Portland in 1968.
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Air Force during the Korean War.Īlvin studied at Portland State University and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oregon Medical School, now OHSU, in 1963. He received his Certificate of Naturalization while serving in the U.S.
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After Alvin graduated from high school the family moved to Portland. 12, 1931, to Joe and Rose Klass in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley and sister, Rhoda Lomsky.Īlvin was born Nov. He is survived by his wife, Nancy his children, Gregory, Daniel (Iman), Kayla (David) and Leah (Keith) grandchildren, Kamen Klass, Marli Klass, Lila Reich, Leila Klass andĪnisa Klass great-granddaughter, Kyrie Klass and nieces and nephews, Dana Schull (Dave), Mikel Lomsky (Amy) and Lee Vogt. Alvin Manly Leon Klass, 90, of Canby, passed away June 2, 2022, from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure.