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Sandra was born in Chicago, IL, to Celia (Faigen) and Isadore Kreeger. She was a graduate of Roosevelt University and an elementary school teacher in Chicago public schools. Since moving to Louisville in 1965, Sandra became a part of the city's fabric, as an adult-education teacher, dedicated volunteer, and thoughtful friend. Sandra's philosophy was to "always be a mensch," an approach she brought to life each day for her closest family and stranger alike.
Sandra loved to teach and to give advice, sharing tips and articles which she hoped might improve others' lives. She found great joy in helping students earn their GED diplomas. She especially reveled in making valuable personal and professional connections for those around her.
Sandra was a devotee of books and the library, museums and theaters; lectures of all stripes; and behind-the-scenes tours. She would be heartened to know, for instance, that this notice strongly encourages readers to attend the yearly Idea Festival and Kentucky Author Forum. Sandra was a long-time member of and active participant at Keneseth Israel Synagogue and more recently Congregation Adath Jeshurn. She also served on multiple boards and committees that sought to improve Jewish life in Louisville.
She and her dedicated husband of 48 years, Harris J. Berman, were adventurers, traveling the world from Asia to Africa with their much-loved sister and brother-in-law Marjorie and Robert Kohn.
Sandra was an affectionate and influential mother to her children, daughter, Ilene Berman and son-in-law, Steven Frantz of Baltimore, MD, daughter, Sheila Berman and son-in-law, Paul Sizemore of Washington, D.C., son, Dennis K. Berman and daughter-in-law, Tiffany Kary of Brooklyn, N.Y. She leaves behind two grandsons, Jonas Berman Frantz and Alexander Kary Berman; and two step-grandsons, Chris Sizemore and Eli Sizemore. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Rayma Shuster of Louisville; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Stanley Kreinik of New York; and a wealth of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins who loved her dearly.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the Library Foundation for the Louisville Free Public Library (www.lfplfoundation.org); or Congregation Adath Jeshurun (www.adathjeshurun.com).
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Cardi Fleck
July 8, 2013
To Sandra's family,
I was so saddened to learn of Sandra's passing. You have my deepest sympathies. She was a wonderfully kind and gentle woman, full of generosity of spirit. I met her 48 years ago when we both were new to Louisville. Although I moved away many years ago, she always held a special place in my memories and in my heart. May The Almighty grant you comfort in your time of sorrow.
July 8, 2013
Dear Sheila, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She obviously touched many lives and I am sure will be terribly missed. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Mary Lou and Michael
Theodore Loebenberg
July 4, 2013
Harris and Family, I know that words cannot bring Sandra back but I hope thet can help heal the heart. As a new person to Louisville Sandra opened her heart and home to me and i will miss her. The poem was shared with me at a time of loss and i pass it on.
DEATH IS NOTHING
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is an absolute and unbroken continuity. What is Death but a negligent accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.
July 3, 2013
Dear Harris,Ilene,Sheila & Dennis
Your mother and I go back a long time. I will miss her more than you know. She loved all of you so much. Roz Rasof Finkle - Ron and my family.
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Marcia Cohen Salkin
July 3, 2013
So sorry to hear about Sandra...I just loved Her! Will always be grateful to Her and Harris when they brought Uncle Alec to Sarasota for David's Bar Mitzvah! What a beautiful woman. With the warmest sympathy to all.
Joyce and Fred Claar
July 3, 2013
Sandra was a special woman of warmth, intelligence, and style. She reached out to make us part of the extended Berman-Kohn family and loved sharing ideas and articles of mutual interest. We send our love and condolences to Harris, Ilene and Steve, Sheila and Paul, and Dennis and Tiffany. All of you and your progeny brought her great joy.
July 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I will remember her fondly. Whenever I saw her she always had a smile and kind words. My thoughts are with you.
~ Eileen Albert Shorr
Carolyn Kreitman
July 2, 2013
Sorry about your lost. Sandy was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed
Evan Claar
July 2, 2013
Sandy's kindness was really quite special. Several times she sent me clippings from Louisville newspapers of items we had discussed, and I will always remember her smile and warm spirit. I know she will be missed and my thoughts are with her family, who I hope are comforted by many warm memories.
allen aboff
July 2, 2013
Sorry to about your loss
Karyn Moskowitz
July 2, 2013
Sandra was one of the first people I met when I was in Louisville interviewing for jobs, and one of my very favorite people. Every few months I would receive a call: "Karyn, I met someone who likes FOOD, like you. Give them a call. Maybe they can help you." She was so supportive. I will miss her! Sending warm hugs to one of the most loving families I have ever met.
Bart and Carol Freedman
July 2, 2013
We are so very very sorry - we will always remember Sandra as a warm, friendly, truly nice and caring person - She left much too early - please cherish her memory
Our deepest sympathy
Bart and Carol Freedman
July 2, 2013
Sheila,
I'm so very sorry about the loss of your mother. She was a gracious lady.
Marlene Gordon
July 2, 2013
It is with great sadness that we have heard of Sandra's death. Sammy and I are out of town but our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May you find strength in each other and the wonderful memories that you have.
Lizzie Tasch
July 2, 2013
Sandra was such a sweet woman and was so nice every time she called the AJ office. We even had someone in the office take a picture of each of us to send to her because she wanted to know who she was talking to every time she called. She will be greatly miss by all of us at AJ.
Whitney Bishop
July 2, 2013
One of the warmest most endearing women I have ever met - always a treat when I had the chance to interact with her. May you and your family find all the love and support you need to handle her absence.
Randy Farb
July 2, 2013
You have my deepest and sincerest condolences. Ms. Berman was one of the nicest people I knew. May it comfort you to know that her memory will be for a blessing.
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