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David Leff Obituary
1924-2017
David Mendel Leff, aged 93, passed away on November 9th, 2017. He was born on August 4th, 1924 in Houston, Texas to Jacob and Annie Leff. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn Zimmerman Leff and his brother, Benjamin O. Leff.
David had a wholesale dry goods business, Leff Bros, that he owned with his cousin, Bernard Leff. David was a proud graduate of Texas A& M University, a WWII veteran, a Grand Master of the Masons, a member of the Scottish Rite and of the Shine Chanters. He sang for many years with the Beth Yeshuran choir. Through the age of 80, he was an avid runner and a member of the JCC Health Club.
David was always known for his friendly smile, his abundant kindness and his never ending optimism.
David leaves behind his three children: Dr. Stanley Leff and his wife Marion, Sharan Zwick and her husband Jack Schlossberg, and Tina MenashePur and her husband, Yomtov. His grandchildren are Adam Leff, Molly Freeman, Julia Kaufman and Shai, Etai and Yonatan MenashePur. He had twelve great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his companion of the last seven years, Sarah Lee Marks.
Funeral services will be held at Brith Shalom Synagogue on Sunday November 12th at 1:00 PM. Graveside services will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Beth Yeshuran Hurricane Harvey Fund.
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Matilda Foster
October 23, 2018
Well, my boss & friend has passed, family , Tina & Sharon it was a Blessing for your father & Goldie Lowenthal & her husband. It seem I have worked for many of David's family which always treated me with respect & dignity for that I thank you, as David's anniversary is coming up, I just want to send the family, A BLESSING, & let GOD comfort you in your time of mourning! GOD SPEED!
~ MATILDA FOSTER
August 1, 2018
Hello, I know this is very delayed, but I was thinking of David today and looked him up and found out about his passing. I am in the Air Force, and in November 2015, David came to Washington DC to take part in the Honor Flight event where he got to visit various monuments culminating in the WW2 Memorial. I was lucky enough to be his Honor Flight Guardian, and he made a very big impact on me. That weekend was very special for me as a military member, and I was so glad to get to be there with him as he visited the Memorial. He was so kind, and we had a great time getting to know each other. I met his grandson Adam at the event dinner, and that was neat too. I sent David a photo book with the pictures of us from the Honor Flight weekend, and I hope you in his family keep that as a reminder of that special event for him. I hope you are doing well, many months now after his passing. He was a great man.
Sincerely,
Nicole Kump
Pat
November 13, 2017
I am truly sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your heart to God in prayer. He cares for you and wants to support you during this most difficult time.
Marvin J Noble
November 12, 2017
David's parents and my parents were acquainted and active members of the small Jewish community of Houston from the 1920's to the 1950's by which time the population had grown. David and I became acquainted about 1970 when I began my years on the Texas A & M Hillel Board. Over many years, well into the 1990's I would look forward to visiting with David at College Station.
David was a gentleman always. David was proud of his Jewish heritage and sincerely felt the need for our Hillel to continue to live. He was an example of living life that I hope all his grandchildren and great grandchildren will regard as their standard.
Colleen Sweeney
November 12, 2017
As a highschool friend of Tina's, I saw David Leff at various breakfast spots around town throughout my business career. He always had a big smile and funny story. I will miss him.
LDW
November 11, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. May God be your stronghold during this difficult time.
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