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Irma Lapham Obituary
AGE: 78 •
Irma Ruth Fromowitz Lapham Lester age 78 died April 16th, 2017 at Ocean Medical Center. She is survived by her husband Richard, sons; Howard and Brian, step sons; Devin, Perry, Tim, and Mack. She was predeceased by her daughter Elaine.
Irma taught writing, literature, and developed women's studies at Brookdale Community College for over 30 years.
Irma was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, and friend who improved everyone she met, embraced humanism, and lived its values. She loved to read, write poetry, swim, travel, and dote on her grandchildren Jacob, Johanna, Megan, Evan, and Amy.
A chapel service will be on Wednesday April 19th, 2017 at 3pm at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Ocean. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Elaine Lapham Memorial Scholarship at Brookdale Community College.
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arthur marshall
April 20, 2017
so many years as a trusted and valued colleague at Brookdale Community College. We worked so closely on many projects and shared wonderful times on a conference trip to New Orleans. She will be missed by so mang and remembered by so many! Sincere condolences to her family! Art Marshall
April 19, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time. Psalms 29:11
April 19, 2017
A memorable person who was truly dedicated to her students and colleagues at Brookdale Community College, farewell to Irma. Blessings and peace to her devoted husband Dick and her family.
--Floresta D. Jones, former BCC colleague
Don and Judy Epstein
April 18, 2017
Deepest condolences on the passing of a wonderful person and dear friend Judy and Don Epstein
Last meeting of the Diversity Council, 2003
Geanna Merola
April 18, 2017
I am very fortunate to have known Irma Lester during and after her time at Brookdale Community College. Irma was a talented and passionate educator who inspired students, colleagues and others who knew her. She was dedicated to diversity and acceptance and devoted years to committee work training and programing for the Diversity Council .
Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Theresa Falcone
April 18, 2017
I was in Irma's first Women's Studies class in the spring of 1972. I met up with her again when I joined the BCC faculty in 1990. I loved running into her over the years. Many blessings Irma!Terry Falcone
Meg Natter
April 18, 2017
Thanks to Irma, the Women's and Gender Studies program at Brookdale continues to teach women and men to treat each other with respect and kindness. What an important concept in these crazy times.
I just have to add that I will never forget how Irma so graciously calmed my nerves as we interviewed Gloria Steinem together a few years ago. Irma was a mentor to me in life as well as teaching, and I will miss her.
April 18, 2017
Irma was one of the first people I met when I began my Brookdale career many years ago. She was a passionate and influential member of this community, and I remember feeling welcomed and inspired in her presence.
My condolences to her family. May her life be a blessing to all she touched.
M. Beth Boylan, Ocean, NJ
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