Dr. Louis S. Weinstein

DR. LOUIS S. WEINSTEIN passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the age of 92. Born in Galveston on February 16, 1917, Louis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Louis graduated from San Jacinto High School, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Texas Dental School. During World War II, Louis served as a Captain in the Dental Corps Pacific Theater. Following the war, he returned to Houston where he practiced dentistry for over 35 years. He was a member of the American and Texas Dental Associations. Louis was an avid sports fan, particularly of his beloved Oklahoma Sooners, and an enthusiastic golfer. More recently, he enjoyed his weekly poker game at the Hampton. His good humor and boundless curiosity endeared him to all who knew him. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Mike Weinstein, and by his brother Hyman Weinstein. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Maxine Weinstein; by his son Paul Weinstein and his wife Linda; by his daughter Jeri Shapiro and her husband Marc; by grandchildren Jeffrey and Elizabeth Weinstein, Brett and Lynn Weinstein, Gregory and Cynthia Zabel, Stephen and Melissa Shapiro, Brad Shagrin, Amanda Shagrin, and Aaron and Brett Shagrin; and by 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Dr. Irving Weinstein and sister-in-law Lily Weinstein and their children Jay Weinstein and his wife Becky, and Riki Weinstein and her husband Dan Morrison. The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Dr. Albert Raizner and his associates for their faithful and compassionate care. Special thanks are given also to his excellent caregiver Earline Syon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are kindly suggested to Congregation Beth Israel, where Louis was a life long member. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at the Beth Israel Cemetery, 1207 W. Dallas.