Former legal secretary Gertrude Beerman passes away at 97

GERTRUDE LIEBERMAN BEERMAN, a woman of extraordinary vitality and exuberant loving spirit died suddenly on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at her Metairie residence at the age of 97.

Gertrude Beerman

Beerman’s first job was with Western Union Telegraph Company. For many years she was a legal secretary. Beerman was a lifetime and active member of Congregation Beth Israel and was often seen at many of the synagogue’s activities. She was a member of Hadassah, the National Council of Jewish Women and ORT. Beerman believed in giving of her time for charitable causes and was one of the most beloved of volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House for 25 years. She also was a volunteer at East Jefferson Hospital, where she knitted caps and booties for newborns for many years up until the time of her death. She was admired and loved by everyone who knew her for her sharp wit and warm personality. Paramount above all, she loved her family and was always doing for them.

Beerman was predeceased by her husband of many years, David Beerman, in October of 1987. She is survived by her daughters Elene “Lee” Blotner (Joe), Diana Gorlin (Jack), Robin Beerman and Adrian Leeds, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the (Old) Beth Israel Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street. Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA; Hadassah or the Jewish Regional Children’s Service.