Bobette Sheryl Schochet

Bobette "Bobby" Sheryl Schochet, nee Schwartz, she was born to Allen and Blossom (nee Fingerett) Schwartz in Chicago and grew up on the South Side and Skokie. She lived in Detroit, Silver Spring, and Hollywood, FL. She is survived by her siblings, Michael (Nancy) Schwartz, Martin Schwartz, Neal Schwartz, and Julie Schwartz Zeff, her children, Ariel Schochet, Elie Schochet, and Shana (Ari) Lowell, and her 12 beloved grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws, and friends.

Bobby was a founding member of Young Israel of Southfield and chaired their sisterhood. She was president of the Akiva Hebrew Day School PTA. She was originally a high school history teacher, then homemaker, paralegal, and finally a glass artist. She gave to many organizations and cared deeply about people, the planet, and especially animals. She always had a special eye for those who could not speak for or defend themselves. Bobby loved deeply and well, and was loved because of it. She will be dearly missed.

Graveside service Friday, 11:30 a.m. CT at Waldheim Cemetery, Ahavas Achim, Gate 84, DesPlaines Avenue and Greenberg Rd., Forest Park. The service will be livestreamed on Bobby's website at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Donations in her memory can be made to the Israel Dog Guide Center at: www.israelguidedog.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.