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Berta Meyerson Molasky



Berta Meyerson Molasky of Petoskey Michigan formerly of Detroit Michigan, died on 20 December 2014.

The Funeral was held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL on Tuesday, 23 December 2014 at 10:00 AM .

Rabbi Matt Zerwekh officiated.

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Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery.

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The family of Berta Meyerson Molasky will be gathering through the evening of Tuesday, December 23 at the residence of Joel and Shelley Tauber, 2991 Long Ridge Court, West Bloomfield MI 48323. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday only, immediately following the burial at Beth Abraham Cemetery at the Tauber residence until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening, with a religious service conducted at 5:00 P.M.

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July 14, 1933 to December 20, 2014
Born in Detroit MI to Benjamin Tauber and Anne Merliss Tauber, Berta passed away peacefully in Petoskey MI surrounded by family and friends.

She was raised and lived most of her life in the Detroit area. After graduating from Detroit Central High School, she attended University of Michigan and Wayne State University, graduating from Wayne with a BS in Education, Pi Lambda Theta, in 1954. Continuing with her lifelong commitment to learning and education she added an M.A. in English in 1959 and an Education Specialist degree in reading in 1982, both from Wayne State. She was A.B.D. for a Ph.D. in Education.

She taught Auditorium and Reading for the Detroit school district from 1954-1962. She returned to teaching after raising her children, working for Oak Park Schools from 1978-1992 as a reading specialist.

You could often find Berta at the Bridge Club, and she earned a Silver Life Master in 2011. She also enjoyed tennis, skiing, and sailing. Berta traveled overseas extensively, visiting dozens of countries over the course of her life, and every continent except Antarctica. She enjoyed hostessing and assisting the Meyerson brothers at their restaurants, The Scotch & Sirloin and The Trio. Berta was a voracious reader, and was a patron of the Detroit and Traverse City symphonies. A huge fan of all Detroit and University of Michigan sports, she especially loved the Tigers and almost always had the game on the radio or television.

She donated countless hours of her time as well as financial support to many charitable groups such as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children Guardian ad litem), National Council of Jewish Women (President), Charlevoix Hospital and Garden Club (volunteer).

She retired and spent her latter years up north in Charlevoix and Petoskey alongside her family. More than anything, Berta enjoyed being a central part in the lives of her family. Her children and beloved grandchildren inherited her dedication to her community and public service; they are all active community members.

She was predeceased by two husbands, Gerald Meyerson (married from 1961-1980), and Marvin Molasky (married from 1990-2009).

Berta is survived by brother Joel (Shelley) Tauber, sister-in-law Shelby Tauber, lifelong friend and confidante Barbara Mayer; children Benjamin (Nicole Dewey) Meyerson, Valerie (Tom Johnson) Meyerson, Joshua (Mary Jean) Meyerson, Emily (Harry Kitchen) Meyerson; grandchildren Jeremiah and Anne Johnson, Max and Gabriel Meyerson, and Amanda Kitchen.

Berta knew what she liked and was not afraid to ask for it. Many local restaurants knew her as the lady who liked her coffee decaf and extra hot, and ordered her French fries very well done.

There will also be a memorial service at the Temple B'nai Israel in Petoskey, MI at 3pm on Sunday, January 4th, 2015.

It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Berta Meyerson Molasky may do so by making a contribution to:

Temple B'nai Israel of Petoskey
Meyerson Perpetual Kaddish Fund
P.O. Box 2416
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-489-8269
http://www.templebnaiisraelofpetoskey.org
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or
National Council of Jewish Women
26400 Lahser Road, Suite #306
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 355-3300
https://ncjwmi.org
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or
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