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FUNERAL DETAILS
Harriet Schiff
Harriet Schiff, 86, of Dayton, Ohio, died after sunset on 08 February 2022. The Funeral was held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL on Friday, 11 February 2022 at 1:00 PM . Rabbi Chava Bahle officiated. Click  to watch a video of the recorded service.Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, 28120 6 Mile Road, Livonia MI 48152.
The family asks that those attending the service at Ira Kaufman Chapel be masked and vaccinated. Those who wish to, may join the family for Shabbat services at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, from 7 to 8 PM. A Zoom shiva minyan will take place beginning on Saturday evening. Please contact a family member for details. Harriet Schiff, 86, died in the loving presence of family on February 8. She was born in the Bronx, New York, to Helen (Rubenstein) and Reb Irving Sarnoff. When she was age 5, the family moved to Detroit, where Harriet lived until two months before her death. Her parents frequently offered hospitality to Holocaust survivors as they resettled in the United States. Bearing witness to their stories left a lasting impression on her. Harriet attended school in Detroit where, at Central High School, at age 16, she met Sander "Sandy" Schiff. Harriet turned 18 on their honeymoon. They were married for 53 years. Through struggles and joyous times, Harriet and Sandy, both strong-willed, faced life with determination. Sander died in 2006, with Harriet by his side. They have three children, Dale and daughter by marriage Sharon, of Dayton, Ohio, Robert, of blessed memory, and Chava (Stacie) and son by marriage Karl Bahle, of Suttons Bay, Michigan. She is also survived by her sister Rozzie and brother by marriage Barry Rope. The death of Sandy and Harriet’s son Robby in 1968, when Harriet was a writer for Detroit News, launched her book writing career with The Bereaved Parent, the first book to address the issues of parents who survive their children. For many years, she and Sandy traveled the world to work with doctors, nurses, funeral directors and psychologists on how to help families whose children had died. She went on to write Living through Mourning: Finding Comfort and Hope When a Loved One Has Died, and The Support Group Manual: A Session-By-Session Guide. She authored two novels, Wellspring and Love’s Journey. Her books were translated into several languages and touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Harriet’s depth of compassion prompted her to return to work in her 60s. While working with staff and marketing in nursing homes, she authored How Did I Become My Parent’s Parent, based on her keen awareness of the challenging dynamics for adult children caring for aging parents. She presented signed copies to her children saying, “Here are your instructions.” Harriet was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, sister-in-law, and aunt to her nieces and nephews, who adored her and remained in touch to the end of her life. Her grandchildren, Robyn (Paul) Revelson and Samantha (Josh) Beren were the delights of her life. Robyn and Paul’s children Jacob (7) and Jocelyn (5) enjoyed a close and truly special relationship with Harriet. To Harriet’s many friends, the family wishes to thank you for all the love, joy and support you gave her for many years. Strong, deep relationships and compassion are two of the great lessons from Harriet’s life. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers, Vitas Hospice and the Ira Kaufman Chapel for their loving assistance. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Harriet’s memory are invited to make a donation to the Society of Compassionate Friends, a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families who have experienced the death of a child (compassionatefriends.org), the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network (jewishhospice.org) or the charity of your choice. |