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Dolores Neuman Obituary

NEUMAN DOLORES SYLVIA NEUMAN (nee Gaizband) On June 5, Dolores Neuman lost her 2-year battle against Kidney Cancer. Her final days were spent in a dignified and peaceful manner in the Community Hospice at the Washington Home. She is survived by husband Louis Wolf, daughter Emma Wolf, sister Marilyn Gaizband, brothers-in-law Ralph Stephens and Sam Schaen, sister-in-law Betsy Stephens, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She also leaves a large number of friends around the country and around the world. Friends and family are invited to reminisce and provide mutual comfort at Dolores‘s and Louis‘s home Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association ( www.kidneycancer.org ), the 21st Century Foundation ( www.21cf.org ), or The Washington Home & Community Hospices ( www.communityhospices.org )

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Neuman

Sponsored by The Loving Family of Dolores Neuman.

25 Entries

Andrea Abelmann Sommer

June 4, 2020

This was Miss Gaizband, my 6th fabulous grade teacher in 1967 class photo : )

Mommy, Daddy and I 2003

Emma Wolf Bonsignore

June 1, 2020

My Dearest Mommy and I in 1985

Emma Wolf Bonsignore

June 1, 2020

Emma Wolf Bonsignore

June 1, 2020

My Dearest Mommy,
Each year as we get closer to June 5th my heart starts to hurt a little bit more. I know that people say as time goes by it gets easier but I don't that is the right way to put it. Some days go by and my heart is happy thinking about all of the amazing times that we had, all of the adventures we went on as a family, all of the laughs and smiles you, Daddy and I shared. Other times my heart is filled with sadness at all of the things big and not so big things you have missed, one of the biggest being my wedding. You will be so happy to know that on that day we were surrounded by so many of our family and dear dear friends that they helped to fill that feeling of emptiness since you where not there. This year Daddy and I flew out to visit Mar Mar and Sam for Mar Mar's birthday, something you should have been here for... something that didn't feel 100% complete because your laughter wasn't filling the room or hearing your famous "Boops" because Daddy had a second piece of cake. It breaks my heart that you never got to meet your amazing step grandson and got to laugh with, teach him and spoil him like I know you would. Tom and I talk about you often and he gets so much joy out of he stories I share with him. The hole in my heart that was created when we had to say our final goodbyes to you is never going to be filled and what I have learned is that is ok. Its not supposed to be filled because no one can and or will ever be able to fill that role that you played in my life. You were and still are my Mommy and I will always be your little pumpkin. I miss you greatly and think of you ever day. Anyone who knew you was a better person because of it, you changed the lives of so many and are missed deeply by them all. I love you Mommy forever and ever ~ Your Little Pumpkin

1977: Seeing me off at SF airport with (L-R) Rene Gannon (future Mrs. Mann), Dave Darlington, me, Mary Johnson. Below: Dolores and Dr. Jeremy Mann

Bob Berlinghof

May 31, 2019

Ashbury St. with Jane, Charles, and me. Dolores took the photo.

Bob Berlinghof

May 31, 2019

J. Andrea Sommer

August 17, 2018

Was just answering a question as to whom or what made such an impact for the betterment of your life when of course ~ could be no other, Miss Gaizband came to light. She was my sixth grade teacher and took me under her wing. She made me her 'teacher's pet' and I thoroughly enjoyed it! She made me want to go to school and stand up for myself each and every day. She instilled confidence in me. I recall her shiny maroon penny loafers w/ the copper pennies in them along with her monogram DSG pin she wore on her oxford long sleeve shirts. She used to give me detention on the days when there was square dancing after school. She liked square dancing! She brought me over to her sister's apartment in Rosemary Hills. She made me feel so special, I really loved and admired her. We met up once in Los Angeles while I was visiting as an adult no less! I was really heartsick to have learned that was no longer here with us. Lovely, amazing woman.

Bob Berlinghof

December 18, 2009

Dear Louis and Emma,
I am truly sorry to have found out that Dolores is gone. I met Dolores around '74-75 and shared a house with her on Asbury Street (with Charles and Jane) for about a year until I left for the Caribbean in August 1977. She was a wonderful woman and I am sorry not to have contacted her until it was too late, as we had so much fun together in those days. She took lots of great photos of us at Angel Island with Patti Maloney and Sheila Coad (my "ex"), as I recall, and others of me doing non activist things like playing guitar. In '75-'76 I moved with Sheila to DC for nine months to write a novel while she took a Montessori class, but we had already known Dolores through Patti. In a strange twist of fate I ended up driving a Jeep cross country with Alan Neuman, then living on Asbury Street for about a year with Dolores, Jane (Stubbs?) and Charles, who were also dabbling filmmakers. Dolores was a bit like a mother to us all in those days as my relationship with Sheila fell apart, she was a great friend to me.

I have been married since 1981 with two boys (22 and 26), and it pleases me tremendously that Dolores remarried and had a family. It was what she wanted most of all, besides, of course, world peace, socialism, and women's rights! I thought of Dolores watching "Harlan County USA" the other night and Googled her to find this site. My condolences and please feel free to contact me.

Justin Kenny

July 18, 2008

My wife Jennifer and I are former neighbors of Dolores and Lou. We just found out yesterday that Dolores had passed away and we are heartbroken!

She was a generous fun loving soul and an original. We have never and will never ever meet another human being like her. We loved her laugh, her concern, her humor and her disarming personality.

Denise Bostrom

June 30, 2008

Dear Dolores & Lou,

What a gift to get to spend some time with you two last July '07 while attending a Parent Orientation at GW. I hadn't realized Dolores was so frail, or ill - she was that good at making life sparkle for the rest of us. A treasured gift indeed.

This gift, and my photos and memories of our San Francisco Women's Group leave me richer for her friendship.

Hugs and kisses to you, Lou.

Love,
Denise

June 27, 2008

Mom: I miss you so much. I will always hold you close!

Deborah Abraham

June 19, 2008

Dolores,
When I think of you I just have to smile. I see you with a cigar between your teeth, big rings on your fingers, looking for all the world like you are up to something. I can hear you bellow "Boooops" across a parking lot, and the unmistakable cackle when you were amused.
I was charmed by your bossiness and generosity, your ability to create fun and chaos wherever you were. I was so impressed by your talent and contribution and how lightly you held both.
During our travels we knitted our families together, worried over our children and talked about our next adventure. You were so brave to come to Mexico that last time.
There will always be an empty chair at our table, and a place there for Emma and Lou.
A million thank-you's D...
and much love.

Betsy Hess

June 17, 2008

Hey Dee,
Where are you? I miss you terribly. There's a great big hole in my heart. And in my life. And my phone is not ringing! Lou and Emma remain yours. I love them too. I think of you every day.

Tony Safford

June 16, 2008

I knew Dolores many years ago, in the early '80 when I was working at the AFI on, among other things, the Jewish Film Festival. My apartment was not far from hers in what she called "the People's Republic Adams Morgan." She was big of heart, quick of mind, hilarious, progressive to the core and, as I see her now, a link to past generations of Jewish activists. Bigger than life, I can imagine her at the forefront of movements in the 20's and 30', as easily as I recall her passion to march, protest and influence contemporary events.

Emma Wolf

June 16, 2008

Mom, I miss you! You have always been an amzing mother and a best friend. We have shared many amazing memories together and we have had some wonderful mother daughter conversations that I will never forget. You will always been with us, in our hearts and in our souls. Don't worry mom, I'm looking out for myself and for the family. We are all pulling together to get through these hard times. Its like you always said family is the most important thing in the world. You were right mom, and you were a huge part of this family. For all of the times I never said sorry I'm sorry. Knowing that during the last few months we made peace with the past and were looking ahead at the future will always give me strengh. Thank you to all of our family and friends for always being there for my mom, and for the love and support that you gave her. She loved you all so much and held every memory she had close to her heart. Jan and Deb, a special thank you to both of you. While we were in Mexico you guys helped my mom and I lay down the foundation that we needed to make peace with eachother. Thank you Thank you Thank you! I love you both. Becky, your the best thanks for flying into town to be with me you are my best friend and I'm lucky to have such a great friend like you. Bobby, I love you! Thank you for your support and love over the past few years and thank you for all of the little things that you do to brighten up my days! Duka, thank you for being there! I couldn't have gotten through this without your love and friendship! You are family to me and I think the world of you. I have always looked up to you and I still do! I love you! DAD- I love you! Its you and me now and we are gonna be all right! I will always take care of you and love you. I will forever be your little pumpkin! Mom would be so proud of the job that you are doing with me! Thank you to all of those whos name's I didn't list there are so many of you!!!! You will all always be in my hearts!
I am putting together a book of memories and stories that people may want to share. If you would like to add something to the book please email me or my father your address and we will send you the paper for the book. Much love to all! Emma
PS: MOM I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU! YOU ARE MY SHINING STAR!

Ginny Newsom

June 12, 2008

Living so far away from old friends I am used to carrying you all in my head and heart...and D's energy is always right there, 'you are kidding!'
There has definitely been a ripple in the force, but I know she will greet us with great gossip when we catch up. And she will already know where the best places are to park close to the rally site. Love Love Love to Lou and Emma and all of you who love her too.

An old friend

June 11, 2008

Dear Lou and Emma,
Am so very sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time in your lives. Dolores was a true and loyal friend at a very difficult time in my life. I will always be grateful for her wit, warmth , and support during that time and other times.

Karen Leventhal Braun

June 11, 2008

Best friends in elementary school, maid of honor in my wedding (1964), years apart do not erase all the fond memories. Luckily, we were brought together not too long ago for an elementary school (!) reunion thanks to Jill Furman. We meant to meet again after that, but life is funny that way...

Marilyn Gaizband

June 10, 2008

We developed a very special, loving relationship that can never be replaced. Life without you leaves a big hole in my heart. Each day I miss you more and more. MarMar

Sally Benson

June 9, 2008

My long and treasured friendship with Dolores, our shared struggles and festive times with you both over the years - and the hours with her and you, Lou, during her last days are precious gifts. Steve and I, and Lauren too, are with you and Emma with love, Sally

Jill Furman Dalton

June 9, 2008

What incredible memories from Shepherd Elementary School thru U. of MD. How could I ever forget all the wonderful times we spent together. Where did 60 years go to? You will always live on in my heart. My prayers are with you and your family. With so very much love attached.

Louis Wolf

June 8, 2008

As Dolores Neuman's devoted husband and life partner for 29 glorious years, both I and our family thank you all so much for your heartfelt concern.

Louis Wolf
Washington, DC

Friends

June 7, 2008

Neuman Family,

I know there are no words that can take away the pain in your heart, but there are those who really care about your great lost.

May God who comforts us in all our pains and sorrow give you all the needed strenght to continue to endure each day, for God"s ears are towards your cries for help.

Amanda Spake

June 6, 2008

My best friend for 30 years, the glue of our women's groups and so many important circles of friends from coast to coast, life will be so much more empty without you. We all love you so much.

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