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Bernard KING Obituary

KING, Rabbi Bernard Paul Sandusky April 21, 1938-November 29, 2010 Beloved husband and soul mate of Barbara, father of David, Neil, Stephen (Mary), Adeena (Haddy Homampour), Grandpa to Jordana and Elijah, brother of Jeanne (Dan) Friedman and cherished son to Florence Sandusky King, Jake Sandusky and Nat King. Proud submariner of the USS Perch. Loved baseball and was an avid Angels fan. Founding rabbi of Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'a lot, Irvine. Bernie was named as one of the OC Register's 100 most influential leaders of Orange County over the past 100 years. He traveled to Minsk and Moscow on behalf of Soviet Jewry and he proudly marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama march. Funeral Services, 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 2, Congregation Shir Ha-ma'a lot, 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine CA 92612. Interment to follow at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona Del Mar.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations in memory of Rabbi King to the Jessica Herron Adopt-A-Family Fund at the Congregation. Malinow and Silverman Mortuary, 800.710.7100

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2010.

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Gary Roller

December 15, 2010

Rabbi Bernard King will be deeply missed and forever loved for his selfless dedication to his congregation, family and friends.
Barbara & I knew him well as our brother-in-law, after he married us in 1967. Bernie has remained in our hearts, and we will never stop thinking of him. Our condolences to his wife Barbara, sister Jeanie, children & grandchildren. May God bless & keep him among a host of Angels in heaven.

December 3, 2010

I'm very sorry to have heard about Rabbi King's passing. He was a wonderful human being a real mensch. He never failed to say "Baruch Hashem". He will be missed.

Shuly Maor (Irvine)

Allyson Blumberg

December 3, 2010

My husband and I were honored to have Rabbi King marry us in 2008. What a warm, gentle and kind soul. He also performed my husband's bris and officiated at his bar mitzvah. He has made an everlasting impact on our lives and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Rabbi King.

Norman Green

December 2, 2010

When I knew him in the early 70's, Bernie was a real mensch. I remember well his explanation of the importance of Bar Mitzvah, from an anthropological point of view. Most people have a miserable time during adolescence, but Bar Mitzvah provides a happy counterpoint, and hopefully, many Jews will look back on that time with one bright spot, and will be a Jewish memory of Bar Mitzvah celebration and accomplishment.

Hal Croulet

December 2, 2010

He was such a great man and acquaintance. What a great privilege to share our time here on earth together in this brief time of our lives. I'll miss him at Angel Stadium.

Mark Eliot

December 1, 2010

Rabbi King was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed. His spirit and love will live on inside all of us. My heart and thoughts go out to his family.

Irwin&Pat Steinberg

December 1, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ellen Eliot

December 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He leaves a great legacy.

Scott Gruber

December 1, 2010

A true mensch, friend and spritual leader. He was always there with a hug and kind word. Thank you Rabbi King for taking the time to talk with the children and making each and everyone of them feel "special". You will be greatly missed.

Eileen Morris

November 30, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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