1923 - 2016
Poet and translator Shirley Kaufman Daleski died peacefully Sept 25, 2016 from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 93. She was born in Seattle WA, graduated from UCLA, married Dr. Bernard Kaufman Jr, and raised her three daughters with him in San Francisco. She went back to school at San Francisco State University to complete a master's degree in creative writing and became part of the vibrant poetry scene of the city in the 1960's. A life-long Zionist, she moved to Israel in 1973 where she made a home for 37 years in Jerusalem with her second husband Professor Hillel (Bill) Daleski. After his death she returned to the Bay Area in 2011 to be with her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandson.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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September 28, 2016
May you find comfort during this difficult time. 1cor. 2:3,4
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