Debbie GROSSMAN Obituary

GROSSMAN, Debbie Jan. 24, 1931-Nov. 07, 2011 Survived by husband, of 55 years, Allen Grossman, son Robert Grossman and daughter Laura Grossman. She was a lifelong Violinist, starting at the age of three. After graduating from the Julliard School of Music, NYC, she joined a group of strolling violinists performing throughout the US and Canada. In 1955 she moved to Los Angeles after visiting with her sister, Baily Kanin (deceased). In 1956 she married Allen Grossman. Continuing to perform as a Violinist with various groups and orchestras such as the Glendale Symphony and the Temianka Chamber Orchestra. She played with Fox and other studio orchestras over a long period of time. Later becoming affiliated with, the now, the Beverly Hills Symphony and became President and served in that capacity for many years. Other than musical organizations, she was a member of the UCLA Costen Institute, Club 100, LA Library Assoc., Beverly Hills Police Volunteers Group and several charity groups.
A memorial service will be held 1pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Pierce Brothers Westwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 1218 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310)474-1579.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2011.

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ROBERT GROSSMAN

November 7, 2017

Remembrance for another year. Time flies by and you are still very much missed here on Earth. Your memory continues to produce a smile mom.

ROBERT GROSSMAN

November 7, 2016

Time moves forward. Memories reflect who you were. People who love you keep those memories alive in the future and you are not forgotten. Ever. With love forever.

ROBERT GROSSMAN

November 8, 2015

Another year mom. You are remembered for the goodness that you shared with me as your son. Still missed and loved!

ROBERT GROSSMAN

November 7, 2014

Time passes by. Another year since you left us, mom, but you are remembered still and forever. Dad has now joined you and he left this life on July 17, 2014. I express my condolences to the people that knew you both as I continue to personally remember the both of you daily.

ROBERT GROSSMAN

November 7, 2012

It has now been a year and the time has gone all too quickly without you being here. I constantly miss you as I knew that I would do so. However, I feel some degree of comfort knowing that you are still a part of my life even to this day. I am pleased and honored to remember you publicly today with the thought that you have not completely left me and that you never will. Thank you!

Brian Asher Alhadeff

March 13, 2012

I'm so shocked to know Debbie passed. Debbie, thankyou so much for all the help and encouragement you gave me as a conductor. I met you in 1995 and we played in Mammoth and in Beverly Hills, and you were there for me when I went to UCLA and so on... Thanks for being such a wonderful person... I'll always remember you, your shining smile and great fiddle playing. Rest in peace dear friend.

NANCY Blumenfeld

November 17, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF DEBBIE GROSSMAN ,

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES .
I KNEW AND WORKED WITH DEBBIE AT THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT .
SHE WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH AND MADE THE LIVES OF EVERYONE SHE TOUCHED BETTER .

WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ,
NANCY BLUMENFELD

Christopher Bradford

November 14, 2011

Debbie will be missed by many. As former board members of the Beverly Hills Symphony, Debbie tirelessly lobbied the City of Beverly Hills and many prominent residents to keep classical music alive in Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills Symphony, which Debbie served for many years as its president, brought culture and class to the citizens of Beverly Hills at its summer concerts at Greystone Mansion. These concerts introduced many young people to the classics, and are sorely missed by the Beverly Hills community. Sharon and I both offer our sincere condolences to Allen and to Debbie's family.

Barbara and Don Keller

November 13, 2011

Debbie was my friend. We met by accident on a cruise to China almost twenty years ago. We then shared trips all over the world, meeting in airports, hotels, cruise ships, and riverboats. Our last trip was to France, where we spent four glorious days in Paris.

Debbie and I would tell everyone that we were sisters, separated at birth, one sent to New York and one to California. Through a miracle, we met and reunited on a cruise ship. People believed us. We were great pranksters wherever we went, creating havoc and doing practical jokes.

Al and my husband Don did not know what to make of us. Parted by 3,000 miles, we talked weekly, and often for hours. We loved being together.

Debbie was a big support to me when I was ill. Sometimes I needed a laugh and she was always ready with a joke.

Debbie was a talented musician, knowledgeable in conversation on all subjects. Fun to be with, she was great shopper who loved to bargain. She adored playing slots wherever we went.

She adored Al and her son and daughter, and even loved Laura's dog, who I heard about all the time.

You meet a friend like Debbie once in a lifetime. She was a gift to me. She battled her illness with her usual courage and bravado. It's hard to believe that she is gone. What memories we shared.

Al, Robert, Laura – Don joins me in sharing your grief and loss. We lost our beloved friend, but she will live on forever in our hearts.

Arlene Parker

November 11, 2011

My best memories of Debbie include her musical performances in the courtyard of the Greystone Mansion. These encounters invigorated and refreshed my spirit. Sharing time with Debbie was always most enlightening!
Sending my love and heartfelt condolences to Robert, Laura and Allen as you say farewell to a talented mother and spouse.

Robert Grossman

November 10, 2011

You are missed. You will be missed. In loving memory you will always be with me too!

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