Rabbi Elbert L. Sapinsley D.D.

Rabbi Elbert L. Sapinsley D.D.

Elbert Sapinsley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2008.
LONGS, S.C. — Rabbi Elbert L. Sapinsley, D.D., age 80, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at home near Loris, S.C., in the presence of his wife, Susan, who had cared for him during a lengthy illness.Rabbi Sapinsley was born in New York City, November 17, 1927, but was raised in Louisville and Hopkinsville, Ky., by his parents, the late Robert and Jessamine Moayon Sapinsley.He was educated at the University of Louisville, Kansas State University, and Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, where he was ordained in 1954. Besides teaching at colleges and universities in Illinois, Kansas, Virginia and West Virginia he served Hillels and congregations in Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia where his last full-time position was for 17 years before retiring in 1992. Rabbi Sapinsley was a Chaplain in the U.S. Army.Rabbi Sapinsley is survived by his wife; Susan Sapinsley; daughters, Dianna Fowler, and her fiancée, Michael Bowen of North Carolina and Jesamine Schiltz of Wisconsin; sons, David Sapinsley of California and Mark Fowler and his companion Rita Sloan of South Carolina, as well as granddaughter Ann and her husband Matthew Granitz, and his grandson Joseph Schiltz and his fiancée Ashley Davis of Wisconsin.Funeral services will be led by Rabbi Avi Perets, Myrtle Beach, and Rabbi Lucy H.F. Dinner, Raleigh at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2008, with burial following at Southeastern Memorial Gardens, 5000 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood will host the meal of condolence afterwards in the Rosen Center for all funeral attendees.Memorials may be sent to: Any Alzheimer’s Association, Advantage Hospice, 4720 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Suite F, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 or Temple Emanu-El, 406 65th Avenue, N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.Sign a guest book at msfh.net or myrtlebeachonline.comMcMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach, S.C. is serving the family.

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Tanya Todd

February 4, 2008

Dear
Ms.Susan and Dianna,
I am so sorry to hear about Bert. I would have been there if I had
known before today. One thing that we will always have and no can take
away are memories. You all are in my prayers. Lean on family and
friends to get you through the grief.
You have my deepest, heartfelt sympathy,
I love all of you so much, Tanya Todd

Lyn Satisky

January 29, 2008

Dear Susan,

I was so sad to read about Bert. I have missed seeing y'all around Raleigh since you moved. Please take care of yourself...I will be thinking about you.

Fondly, Lyn Satisky

Barry Strulson

January 28, 2008

Dear Susan,
Leah and I are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. We have so many fond memories of Bluefield with Rabbi Bert and you. We learned a great deal from you both and will surely miss Rabbi Bert. May his memory be for a blessing, and you find comfort in the love of your family and friends.

Melissa Kirk - Oliverio

January 25, 2008

Dear Dianna
I was so sorry to learn of the death of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Annabelle & Robert Galumbeck

January 24, 2008

Dear Susan,
Robert and I are so sorry to hear of Bert's passing. He was truly a wonderful, kind person. You both added so much to the Synagogue and helped Dori and Paula grow in their religious studies. We all have such wonderful memories that we will always cherish. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all,
Robert and Annabelle

Rhonda Smith-Cregger

January 24, 2008

Dear Susan,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I have thought of you and Bert many times during the years since working with you at the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. I will always remember Bert as a warm, intelligent and smiling man. I also remember how much the two of you loved each other. Take care of yourself and God Bless you.

Crissy Farmer

January 24, 2008

Much love to all of you as you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cherish your wonderful memories! I have very fond memories of Bert that I will always carry with me.

Debbie Farrar

January 24, 2008

Dianna,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Take care and please pass along my symphaties to your family.

Roxanna Evans

January 24, 2008

My Dear Susan,
I just read in today's paper of Bert's passing. He was such a kind and gentle person and I loved to see him smile. Memories of you and he at the Temple will always be with me, they were very special times. Thank you for taking such good care of him. Please take care of yourself.

Amy Harrup

January 24, 2008

Mine and Ours thoughs are with you, Dianna, Mark and family. I am so sorry that I am so far away that I can't be with you all at this time. I remember him well and the Laughter we had with him. He has had a long journey and is now resting well. He would want you also to take time of yourself and remain health and safe.
With Love and I hope to see you in this year to come.
Amy(Ball)Harrup and Family

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