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Phyllis Feldman Obituary
April 1, 2019
GREEN VALLEY, AZ - Phyllis “Dot” Welber Feldman passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, at the age of 92. Dot grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where in 1946, she married Herbert Feldman with whom she had two children, Carol and David. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Sig and Bess Welber, her son, David Feldman and her former husband of 28 years, Herbert Feldman.
Dot had a distinguished career in South Bend as a mental health therapist and educator. She devoted much of her time and energy to promoting better understanding of mental health and relevant therapies. Dot leaves as her legacy, New Avenues, Inc., an employee assistance program headquartered in South Bend, providing behavioral health services to employers nationwide and internationally.
Dot retired to Green Valley, Arizona, along with her professional and life partner of 46 years, Catherine “Kay” Grask. Dot is survived by Kay, daughter Carol Friend (South Fallsburg, NY), sister Beany Tomber (Okemos, MI), brother Robert (Dolores) Welber (NY, NY) and extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth-El, 305 W. Madison Street, South Bend, IN 46601 or Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, 922 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617.
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April 14, 2019
Dot was my first inspiration toward the profession of family therapy when I was a student of hers at IUSB. She was an inspired educator who gave me a great beginning in the field. Together Dot and Kay were a powerful team and helped many in the South Bend area. My sincere condolences to her surviving family. With hugs, Dee Lyon.
Jill Freedman
April 13, 2019
Although I have not been in touch with Dot for many years, she was a very significant mentor for me when I was a young therapist. She and Kay gave me my first opportunities to teach therapy in large workshops and she was always supportive, generous, and fun to work with. She also encouraged me to learn family therapy, which has been very important to me ever since. She was a very significant person in my life.
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