Hedy Tower Obituary

Hedy Kaufmann Tower (3/11/1913 -7/5/2012) Wellknown dancer.choreographer, and much loved teacher taught modern, creative dance. "Through improvisation, I helped my students to dare to show their feelings and learn to express themselves creatively." Born in Bayreuth, Germany, Hedy was a solo dancer and choreographer in Berlin until coming to America in 1940 as a Jewish refugee fleeing the Holocaust. In the U.S. Hedy taught at the New School for Social Research in NY. She then opened a studio in Oak Lane and later in Jenkintown where she continued to teach and choreograph dances until she moved to Cathedral Village in 2006 and continued to teach both her own devoted students, many having taken lessons from Hedy since they were children,and new students, the residents of Cathedral Village,until Hedy was 99 years old. Hedy also loved her family,nature, art, traveling, reading, listening to music, and intimate conversations with others, continuing to learn and grow throughout her life.Loving mother of Robin P. Tower of Philadelphia and B. Jacqueline Tower and her husband, Michael Richardi of Weymouth, MA. Proud grandmother of Sarah Tower-Richardi and beloved aunt of Nancy J Eifert. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Herman Tower and her sister, Claire Oppenheimer. Hedy will be greatly missed by her family and her many, many devoted students and friends. A Memorial service will be held at Cathedral Village in Phila. on July 29 beginning promptly at 1:30pm.Donations may be made in Hedy's name to: Southern Poverty Law Center, PO Box 548,Montgomery, AL. 36177 or any similar organization..

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Published by Montgomery Newspapers from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Hedy Tower

15 Entries

Diane Nussbaum

July 10, 2024

I feel so blessed that zI was able to spend so many formative years with Hedy. She helped me to be the creative person I have become. And still her spirit is strong in our continuing dance class , taught by Robin Jarrett , who is amazing in her own right. We continue to honor Hedy´s technique and expand in Robin´s own way. So thankful. We think about Hedy and talk about her often. We miss and love her. Diane Nussbaum

Diane f Nussbaum

July 12, 2023

Hedy helped me to know myself in a way I never thought possible. She taught me to love myself formwho I am. I could share the most personal parts of myself in the most natural way. She taught us so much more than dance. I miss her dearly! Diane Nussbaum

Taffy Mandel

July 10, 2023

All these years later, I still think of you Hedy and the powerful impact you have always had on my life. You opened my eyes to self care, self pride and self confidence- lessons I have passed on to my own children and grandchildren. Miss you, my dear teacher, mentor and friend. Taffy

Ricki Jacobson

July 10, 2019

Hedy everyday spent with you was a true gift to me even though you thought I was helping you. Miss you and your wonderful conversations from the heart
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Taffy Mandel

January 19, 2013

Hedy, you have been my inspiration for over 40 years. Wise beyond your years, ahead of your time and timeless...your memory will always be cherished. love and miss you!

October 21, 2012

Hedy was like a mother, friend and confidante. I know she loved the weekly treatments but in truth she gave me so much more. I think of her every week when we always met. It was a very special gift to me that i could be with her in such an intimate setting. I miss her so much and know her spirit will live on in all of us who loved her so dearly
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Robin Jarrett

October 18, 2012

It's months after Hedy's passing and her spirit remains alive in mine daily. I miss our classes,talks,shared meals and just being in a quiet space with her. She remains ever present in my heart.

BARBARA CRAVITZ

August 24, 2012

HEDY WAS A CREATIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN,FRIEND AND TEACHER. I TREASURED MY YEARS OF LESSONS WITH HER AND WILL TRULY MISS HER THOUGH, HER SPIRIT LIVES ON.
WITH LOVE, BARBARA

August 20, 2012

I miss you mom!

Paula Van Horn

August 6, 2012

I am so grateful that Hedy was a part of my life. I have, and will always love her. She made more creative seeds blossom than anyone else I know of. Thank you Hedy. I will miss you.

July 19, 2012

You were always my favorite 'Tante'. After my Mom (your sister) was gone, I called you monthly. Then every other week to weekly. We always had good conversations.
I'll miss you.
Your niece, Nancy

Ricki Jacobson

July 19, 2012

Hedy had a heart full of love and caring for all those whose lives touched her and whose life she touched. She will be so missed by so many who loved her.

Diane Radell-Schaevitz

July 18, 2012

Hedy taught me dance as a little girl and I still remember all my positions. I remember being friends with her daughter Robin. . She was quite a lovely woman.

Aurora Unti

July 18, 2012

I am proud to share that Hedy taught dance to 3 generations of women in my family. My mother Margrit Unti, my daughter, Arianna Neromiliotis, and me. She was a frequent guest in our Mount Airy home. We will miss her.

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