Valerie Kirk Rosenthal Aronoff

1918 - 2010

Valerie Kirk Rosenthal Aronoff, 92, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in Dallas. Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Friday in the main sanctuary at Temple Emanu-El, Rabbi David Stern officiating, with a reception to follow in Linz Hall. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valerie R. Aronoff Scholarship Fund, care of Parkland Auxiliary, Volunteer Services, Parkland Hospital, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75235, or charity of choice. Valerie was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Dallas. Her parents, Zadoc Rosenthal and Esther Groner Rosenthal, and her brother, Zade Rosenthal, preceded her in death. On Feb. 7, 1942, Valerie married the love of her life, Billie Aronoff, M.D. Valerie loved her children and her husband so much. She was PTA president at every school attended by her children. She was a graduate of the University of Texas. Valerie was past president of the Dallas County Medical Auxiliary and Medical Center Women's Club, and a volunteer at Parkland Memorial Hospital for 50 years. She was active in many organizations and clubs. Survivors: Her children, Gail Granek, Dr. Stephen and JoAnne Aronoff, Nancy Aronoff and Dr. Ronald and Karyl Aronoff. Surviving grandchildren are Elise Granek, Josh Granek, Jason Aronoff, Alex Aronoff, Miriam Aronoff and Matthew Aronoff. Surviving great-grandchildren are Yair Granek, Naomi Granek Brown and Ozzy Aronoff.