OBITUARIES - MAY THEIR MEMORIES BE A BLESSING
George Gustave Altman 96, Atlanta
George Gustave Altman, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, surrounded by his family. George was born Oct. 11, 1918, to Dr. Gustave and Estelle Altman of Helena, Ark. After an idyllic childhood in Helena, George moved with his family to Louisville, Ky., where George joined the Boy Scouts and enjoyed camping and canoeing adventures along the Ohio River on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. He was confirmed at Adath Israel Temple in Louisville in 1933. George graduated from the University of Louisville and attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He served as an officer in the Army Air Corps during World War II, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He was always proud of the recognition he received from senior military commanders for significantly improving the efficiency of retrofitting aircraft for combat at six air bases in the United States. In 1945, while stationed at Hunter Air Field in Savannah, he met and married a young volunteer nurse’s aide, Frances Karp. They founded and operated Altman Realty Co. in Savannah for many years until George was offered a senior position with the Federal Aviation Administration in Atlanta as director of airport operations from the Panama Canal Zone to Virginia. George was subsequently recruited by Raytheon Corp., and, after several years, retired again. George is remembered by all who knew him as a man of the highest moral standards, a dry wit and a great intellect. He never had a harsh word for anyone and upheld the highest traditions of Judaism. He instilled in his children and his grandchildren a deep appreciation of learning and the joy of observing the world and its people. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his grandchildren and remains an inspiration to them. George is survived by Frances, his wife of 69 years; their three children, Gary, Bonnie and Craig; a daughter-in-law, Judy Rich Altman; five grandchildren, David Altman and his wife, Leigh Braslow Altman, Jonathan Altman and his wife, Xiaofei Altman, Allison Savage and her husband, Michael Savage, Erin Altman, and Andrea Auerbach; and six great-grandsons, Ely Gustave Altman, Gil Braslow Altman, Samuel Braslow Altman, Alexander Savage, Thomas Savage and Luke Altman. Graveside services were conducted Sunday afternoon, Nov. 30, at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel.
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feld; her son, Nathan Scheinfeld; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Alan Weintraub, Amy Paulin and Ira Schuman, Shari and Fred Thomson, and Gail and Carl Fazio; her uncle, Abe Besser; and her loving birth mother, Alice Paulin. Jane, or Janie to many, was president of B’nai B’rith Women from 1975 to 1977 and a life member thereafter. She was also an active member of Deborah BBG during her teen years, Hadassah and Ahavath Achim Sisterhood. After becoming an avid Buckeye, she earned a master’s degree in special education from Georgia State University. Those who knew her can attest to both her passion and compassion, making her a beloved teacher and colleague for 35 years. Jane was outgoing, caring, honest and loving to those in her life, as she showed through her texts, emails with that coupon you were looking for, shopping trips, and that greeting card with just the right words. She cherished her extensive family, including her grandpuppies, and valued her heritage, her culture, and the city she lived in and experienced as fully as she could. She taught us what it means to be Jewish, Southern, strong and a mother. Despite her schedules for Disney World and after-school activities, she showed her family how to live life and to laugh, loudly and unapologetically. Maybe most important, she exemplified what it means to be good. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 13, at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jane’s honor to Thinking About Tomorrow, an organization dedicated to ensuring that at-risk youths receive the best education they can. Please visit www.ThinkingaboutTomorrow. org and click on “How to Help.” Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Death Notices
Send condolence announcements to editor@atljewishtimes.com for inclusion here. Irwin “Buck” Freedman, 91, of Atlanta, Temple member, husband of Pat Levy Freedman, and father of Chuck, Stan, D. Jay and Bruce Freedman, on May 13. Mariya Lapushin, 88, of Tucker, mother of Semyon Lapushin, on May 14.
Morris Bellman 84, Atlanta
Jane Morris Scheinfeld 66, Atlanta
Jane Morris Scheinfeld, age 66, of Atlanta died Sunday, May 10, 2015, after her strong battle with ovarian cancer. Jane was preceded in death by her perfect, as she would tell you, parents, Rae and Ralph Morris. She is survived by her husband of 45 years and best friend since their first date 50 years ago, Harry Scheinfeld; her daughter, Emily Schein-
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Morris Bellman, 84, of Atlanta passed away Friday, May 15, 2015. Morris was the beloved husband of Rae Bellman and the stepfather of Rabbi Barry Klein of Jerusalem and Mrs. Lisa Klein Fuchs of Wesley Hills, N.Y. He was the Step-grandfather of A.J., Donny and Ari Fuchs and Yehuda, Tehilla Malka, Chaya Sara, Nechama Laya, Rifka, Hadassah, Shoshana, Ellie Sheva Tova and Ahuva Klein. Morris was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the son of Julius and Ida Bellman and the youngest brother of Leon, Leonard and Harold Bellman. Morris graduated from Yeshiva Toras Chaim, then located in Brooklyn. His undergraduate degree was from FIU (Florida International University). He received his J.D. and L.L.M. law degrees from Atlanta Law School. Morris worked for the federal government in several capacities and retired after 30 years of service. Morris enjoyed saltwater fishing and photography. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Jacob Rabbi’s Tzedakah Fund, Weinstein Hospice, Temple Sinai Religious School or Chabad Intown. Sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. A graveside service was held Sunday, May 17, at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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