Bram J. GOLDMAN

GOLDMAN, Honorable Bram J. 86, died at home on May 31, 2017, with family and dog by his side. Bram leaves his wife Barbara, their children, Cindy (Scott), Jonathon, Beth (Paul) and Tamara (Manny); eight grandchildren and one granddaughter-in-law. Bram was a well-known, loved and respected Tucsonan for almost 60 years. Careers include technical writer at Hughes Aircraft, writer/editor at UofA Lunar & Planetary Lab, and editor at UofA Arid LandsResearch. He helped begin Pima Community College and devoted his life to the original goals and healthy growth of the college. He attended UofA law school, worked as a City of Tucson Prosecutor and later was appointed City Court Magistrate. He retired after many years, but continued to fill in part time at both City and Justice Courts. He loved sports; following the Detroit Tigers, UofM Wolverines, UofA Wildcats, and played catcher on the Armadillos Slow Pitch softball team for over 35 years. He loved words; writing, editing, poetry, education, civil rights, civil discourse, critical thinking, and humor. Bram loved seeing the purple light of sunset washing over the Catalina Mountains. The family requests that to honor Bram, please donate to the ACLU, at aclu.org, continuing the important mission of defending and preserving individual rights and liberties. A Celebration of Bram's life is being planned, the community is welcome, details will be announced. Arrangements by AVENIDAS MORTUARY, Tucson, Arizona.