Jerome Vinikow

Jerome (Jerry) VINIKOW Jerome (Jerry) Vinikow, 69, a longtime resident of Bellevue passed away at Overlake Hospital, Wednesday, February 9, 2011. He was born on August 6, 1941 in Seattle, to David and Esther Vinikow. Jerry graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1959, after which he attended the University of Washington before enlisting in the U.S. Army. During his three years in the service, he played clarinet in the U.S.M.A. Band at the West Point Military Academy. From 1966 to the early 1990s, he played clarinet with several different musical companies. This included the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony (extra), American Ballet Theatre, Seattle Opera (extra), Pacific Northwest Ballet (extra), Farwell Woodwind Quintet, and several touring orchestras. Jerry is survived by his sisters Mollie Launer (Jim),and Dolores Beck, nephews Leslie Launer, Matt Beck, and Marek Beck, and his three great-nieces Ida, Erika, and Charlotte. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:00a.m. at Bikur Cholim Jewish Cemetery, 1340 N. 115th Street, Seattle, WA, 98133. Jerry's memory will also be honored during Shabbat services at Temple B'nai Torah, Bellevue, Friday night, February 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Temple B'nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, WA 9008.