Name: Funeral service for David Lee Epstein
Start: 2017-03-29T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary (A.R.N. Cremation) - Zionsville

David Lee Epstein

83, of Indianapolis, passed away March 26, 2017. A lifelong resident, David was born on March 30, 1933 to Abe and Fanny Epstein. He was a 1951 graduate of Shortridge High School where he played and lettered in football, baseball and track. While attending Indiana University, David was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Later, David became a real estate broker, founding David Epstein Co. in 1963 which grew from its humble beginnings on east 38th Street in a one room office heated by a toaster.

David was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors "MIBOR", and the Chamber of Commerce. In his later years, he played softball, tennis, flew kites, and was quite a sports enthusiast.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myra Epstein; children, Alan J. Epstein, Amy Epstein and Jennifer (John) Faucett; grandchildren, Lily and Johnny Faucett; and sister, Genesia Greenburg.

Funeral services will be held at A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Wednesday, March 29th at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck South Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Georgia Chapter, 2250 N. Druid Hills Rd, Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30329 or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Mar. 28, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for David Epstein

20 Entries

Jan Hinkle Neat

March 21, 2019

Thinking of your family during this anniversary time. Our parents guide our life paths and are so important to remember and cherish.

Barbara Zike

April 13, 2017

Myra & Amy & family,

I just heard the sad news that David has left us! I haven't spoken with him for a few years but I loved working with him and negotiating deals! He was quite the masterful negotiator!

Rest in peace David-dear!

Barbara Zike/PK Partners

March 29, 2017

To the family of David Lee Epstein. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.

March 29, 2017

Dear Myra and Amy-

Our heart goes out to you. We remember David's great sense of humor and kindness. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

The Corns - Jane and Kevin

Bonnie Friedmann

March 29, 2017

Dear Myra and Family,

My heartfelt sympathies to all of you during this very sad time. David always spoke of his family with such love and pride. In my many years of business with David, I remembers his humor and kindness as well as his many stories/memories of the "old" Indianapolis. Our thoughts are with all of you. Bonnie and family

Elaine Schwartz-Edmands

March 29, 2017

David always had a smile on his face. I never understood how, but we were somehow related and whenever I would see him, he would always say "Hi, Cousin".
May his memory be a blessing.

March 29, 2017

Dear Myra and Amy,
So sorry to hear of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Cutler, Hoosier Village

March 29, 2017

Dear Myra, My heartfelt condolences go out to you and yours. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity, even though short, to know David. His humor and kindness will always remain in my heart and mind. Peace and love, Carol Penzer Dunn

Larry Carter

March 28, 2017

Dear Myra, Sorry to hear about David's passing. He and I played football at Shortridge, but he was a much better player. I'm sorry I haven't seen him in the past several years, but I have certainly thought about him. David fought the good fight and won. Larry Carter, SHS 1952

Dave Teeter

March 28, 2017

David was a neighbor and friend. We had lunches - more appropriately termed as liers club meetings at a local grill, and we always ordered the same meals. David loved his cashew chicken salad. Over time we discovered many close ties. The Epsteins used to live in North Willow Farms and were neighbors of my sister (The Spraetz's). Many years ago, David was the real estate broker for a commercial site involving my family. There was a tie with his wife Myra and the Lobers, who owned a dry good store beside one of my father's pharmacies. David and I loved the Colts, IU and Butler basketball. During lunches and at nursing home visits, we solved every problem all those teams ever faced. I will miss his wonderful sense of humor and the fellowship shared with my buddy David.

Gene Lee

March 28, 2017

Maxine and I were so sorry to hear about David. I've known David since high school and have so many good memories, from his corny jokes to his love of sports. He was the best man at our wedding. Last time we saw him at the nursing home, he was happy to see us and still told us his corny jokes.
We will miss him. Our love and hugs to Myra and the family.

Dean Glasel

March 28, 2017

We've had our ups, we've had our downs, but
always there was lots of laughter. Goodbye
David , it was a hell of a ride. Dean

Jan Hinkle Neat

March 28, 2017

Alan & family- I am so sad to hear about your dad's passing. I know you have taken such loving care of him and recent years. I have wonderful memories of my years of babysitting for you and your sisters. You certainly had loving, supportive parents with your dad being more of strong, silent partner. Cherish your wonderful memories. Jan Hinkle Neat

March 28, 2017

Myra,

We still live in the same house DAVID sold us so many yrs ago.

Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family. I remember your helpful and experienced
words as we tried to manage new born twins.

Barbara and Len Wolfson

March 28, 2017

Our thoughts are with you ... Louis and Maxine pintchuck

Phyllis and Ed Gabovitch

March 28, 2017

Phyllis and I were very sorry to hear about David. He sold us our first house and our vacation property in Spencer which was where we have many fond memories. He was a good friend and frequently laughed at my jokes. He will be missed.

Linda Armstrong Roberts

March 28, 2017

Myra and Amy, I am so sad to hear of your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around you at this time of sorrow.
Linda Armstrong Roberts

Jack Fife

March 28, 2017

Dave & I started the same year in RE. Great guy always carrying smile & smart as a whip. Great memories of Dave - sad.

Cindy Fall

March 27, 2017

I am remembering with so much love and fondness a man, no matter how old I get, I will always refer to as, "Mr. Epstein." I met him when I was in elementary school and I spent countless hours at the Epstein home playing with my "BFF," Jenn. He always welcomed me in his loud booming voice and had something nice or funny to say. He always offered me food, which I loved! :) I remember him enjoying his bike rides, a good beach vacation or cruise, and I remember his cool sports car. He will always remain part of the fabric of my childhood and I thought of he and Mrs. Epstein as a second set of parents. I will look up at the stars and smile knowing that he is at peace up in heaven. My spirit and so much love are with all of you, the Epstein family, right now.

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