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FUNERAL DETAILS
Bella Ruben
Bella Ruben, 94, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on 16 March 2022. The Funeral was held at Graveside at Oakview Cemetery, 1032 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 on Sunday, 20 March 2022 at 10:00 AM . Rabbi Elliott Pachter officiated. Click  to watch a video of the recorded service.Interment at Oakview Cemetery, 1032 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067.
Family members include: Beloved wife of the predeceased Charles Ruben. Cherished mother of the late Ellyce (Dr. Stephen) Field, Dr. Nancy (J.T.) Turner, and Dr. Douglas (Arlene) Ruben. Proud grandmother of Jordan (Marjorie) Field, Andrew Field, Dr. Garrett (Nayomi) Field, Michael (Rochelle) Ruben, Jennifer (Adam) Zillins, and Jeffrey Macciomei. Great-Grandmother to Logan Field, Dylan Field, Sophia Field, Dalia Field, Brayden Ruben, Frank Zillins, and Isaac Zillins. Devoted daughter of the late Morton and Hilda Freedman, and sister to the late Joseph Freedman. Bella graduated from Central High School in Detroit, and advanced two years at Wayne State University pursuing a teaching degree. She met Charles Ruben in her second year in McKenzie Hall and life changed. They were married for over 60 years. After briefly working for the Federal Government, she was the consummate homemaker and highly active in the community. A bridge player aficionado. A lifelong member of Congregation B’nai Moshe, she was president of sisterhood, president of the local Morgenthau Women’s Chapter, and statewide president of Michigan B’nai Brith Women. She inspired development and implementation of Hillel houses across Michigan college campuses. She coordinated and spearheaded endless officer installations, Jewish programs, and charities. She was exceptionally astute at selling cosmetics in local malls for over 10 years. Her unabated energy and youthfulness made her a paragon of hope, optimism, and resilience. But it was her contagious smile that melted the hearts of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, earning her the reverent nickname “maimie.” She was her husband Charles’ sunshine, and respected matriarch of the Ruben family. Together Bella and Chuck enjoyed winters for 20 years in their Boca Raton Condo. Bella found similar solace in her apartment at Meer. Thank you Bella for your infinite wisdom on happiness and values on a good marriage and family. Bella’s legacy of perseverance and leadership will endure through the achievements of her survivors. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Bella Ruben may do so by making a contribution to: Congregation B'nai MosheClick to Visit Charity Website |