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PHYLLIS WEST
Phyllis Grossman West passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019, surrounded by her husband and loving family after struggling for over four years from a stroke. Beloved wife of Ron West and devoted mother of Ilene West Gordon (Marc Bassin) and Eric West (Natalie), loving sister of Lynn Grossman Getoff (Peter), Barbara Chizever (Cal, both predeceased), Janet Aaronson (Eddie), Ken West (Carol), and cherished grandmother of Andrew Gordon (Nora), Nicholas Gordon, Noa West, Phoebe West and Eli West. Loving aunt to Karen Askin, Lisa Gallant (Joe Raeder), Ron Gallant (Debbie), Carol McDowell Schrager (Richard), Emily Getoff, Karen Monsein (Douglas), Jackie Aaronson (predeceased), Josh West (Whitney), and Lisa Rosenberg (David) and many great-nieces and nephews. Phyllis is also survived by her many very close friends who are also considered family. The strongest and bravest woman we knew, she was also a political liberal who recognized and fought gender inequality shortly after graduating from college. She helped re-write the Maryland Rape Law and then became a lobbyist for the National Organization for Women. After that, she became a successful real estate agent. She was very involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors at Washington Hebrew Congregation. She also served as a volunteer at the US Holocaust Museum. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street, Washington, DC 20016. Interment will follow at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, Clarksburg, MD. Following services, the family will be receiving family and friends for shiva at the home of Natalie and Eric West on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, JSSA Hospice or Washington Hebrew Congregation.Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.www.sagelbloomfield.com
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Polly Sampson
September 19, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the West family. Phyllis was a beautiful and successful woman with a remarkable sense of humor and I admired her from the first minute I met her.
I pray that the painful emptiness left in your hearts will quickly fill up with wonderful and happy memories of Phyllis.
September 18, 2019
Phyllis was a remarkable woman and was always so loving toward me when I was growing up. My thoughts are with all of you, wishing you peace in your hearts.
Deepest Sympathies, Melissa Greene Walsh
September 18, 2019
Our prayers and good memories are with you and your family. Judi and Mel Diamond
Rob Jenner
September 17, 2019
Ron and family....Very sorry for your loss. She seems to have be an incredible person.
Jacklyn Wiczer
September 17, 2019
A woman of great strength and love for her family.
Esther and George Liss
September 16, 2019
Our condolences to you all on your profound loss. We know that your many memories from the past will help you in this time of great sorrow.
dorothy & Mel Hirsch
September 16, 2019
Sad, so sad. A woman with a beautiful family and so much to live for. She will be remembered lovingly by all who were blessed to know her.
September 16, 2019
Dear Ron and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Benita and I spent many fun times with Phyllis and Barbara in our teenage years and have happy memories. I knew that Phyllis hadn't been well. With fond affection and love to all of you. Barbara Alk Berman and Benita Alk Lubic.
Charles & Linda Greenhouse
September 16, 2019
Linda and I are saddened by the loss of a wonderful, loving, talented mother and wife. May she rest in peace
Larry and Barbara Levitan
September 16, 2019
Ron and family Barbara and I were saddened to learn of Phylliss passing. We know she had been battling health issues for several years and is now at peace. We enjoyed our relationship with the family over many years and our thoughts and prayers are with you
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