Doretta Nada Eisenberg
Doretta passed away in her home on Oct. 24, 2015 at the age of 98.
She was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1917.Her family moved to San Francisco when Doretta was 7. She graduated Lowell High School and U.C. Berkeley class of 1938.
Loving wife of the late Byron Eisenberg for 73 years; mother of Susan Weiner and the late Claire Hein; grandmother of Mike (Annette) Weiner, Phil Hein, Lisa Weiner, Jennifer Buckley and Melissa Hein; great-grandmother of Matthew, Josh and Scott Weiner and Michaela Buckley; mother-in-law of Jared Hein and Steve Weiner; sister of Marian Goldeen; sister-in-law of Howard Eisenberg and the late Elaine Eisenberg, the late Walter and Zelda Eisenberg and the late David Goldeen.
We are thankful for the loving support and care of her caregivers Blanca, Elizabeth and Anita. Private services have been held. Contributions in her memory can be made to the charity of your choice.
Sinai Memorial Chapel (650) 369-3636
Walter Miller
March 22, 1920–October 29, 2015
“You’re the Greatest”
Walter was a loving husband of Judith Waxman Miller for 64 years. He was devoted father of Deborah Kay Miller (Steve Fraser), Edith Ann Miller (Richard Stevenson), David Walter Miller (Leslye Louie) and Daniel Richard Miller (Frances). Loving grandfather of William and Laura Fraser, Anna Hanau and Matthew Stevenson, Cordelia Miller and Aaron and Ben Miller; great-grandfather to Joseph and Rebecca Hanau.
A native San Franciscan, Walter attended Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High and Galileo High School. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 17, assistant Scoutmaster, and a counselor at Camp Royaneh. Graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1941, and was a lifelong supporter of Cal and the Lair of the Bear.
Walter was drafted into the Army in 1941. He attended officer training camp in the Quartermaster Corps and served overseas two years in North Africa, Corsica and Italy. He was discharged as a captain in 1945 and organized reunions of his platoon for many years thereafter.
He worked for four years at Miller & Stern Supply Co. as a salesman calling on auto repair shops, selling machine shop supplies and equipment. He then went to the food distribution company Bob Ostrow (now John Morrell) in 1950 and retired in 1986 as executive vice president.
Following his retirement, he volunteered for many years at William Cobb Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School. For 25 years he also volunteered at the Helplink Information and Referral Service (211, a part of United Way). He was a 10-gallon blood donor but happily reported, “not all at one time.”
He loved doing the Daily Jumble in the Chronicle, playing Scrabble, attending symphony, opera and the theater and keeping track of ex-Warriors. A lifelong sports fan, he loved the Giants, 49ers, Cal basketball and the Warriors, who thrilled him with their recent championship.
He was predeceased by his loving parents, Walter and Florence (Flo) Miller, and his beloved brother Richard, who died in 1987.
The family wishes to express its special thanks to Agnes and Joel Malabot for their loving care of Walter in recent years. They and his many lifelong friends are “the greatest.”
Memorial services were held at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco on Nov. 2, 2015. Contributions may be made to Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund, Jewish Home of San Francisco or Congregation Emanu-El.
Jerry Streich
Jerry Streich of Hillsborough and now Foster City died on his 88th birthday with his wife of 65 years at his side. Following a birthday celebration, he passed “gently into that good night.”
Born in New York, he lived with a spectacular view of Yankee Stadium, which inspired his love of the Yankees and baseball. He was the eldest child of Edith Norkin Streich and Sam Streich. His brother Norman and sister Roberta predeceased him.
Jerry graduated from Long Island University and immediately married his sweetheart, Harriet. He served in the U.S. Air Force. After moving to S.F. in 1960, he established a CPA firm. He was a member of Peninsula Temple Sholom for more than 35 years. He was awarded by the National Campaign for Tolerance honoring those taking a public stand against hate, injustice and intolerance.
Jerry fought a valiant battle against Parkinson’s like the avid warrior he was. He loved playing tennis, shortstop and poker with his buddies and, until recently, his workouts at the Peninsula JCC with his loyal caregiver Peni Cavui.
He was devoted to his wife Harriet and son Robert, daughter-in-law Dr. Karen Streich, daughter Debbie and son-in-law Jose. He adored his granddaughter Nicole and cherished her visits. His affection reached out to sister-in-law Dr. Barbara Artson (Richard), nieces and nephews, Rabbi Brad Artson (Elana), Dr. Tracy Artson (Dawn) and Kenneth (Andrea).
A memorial service is yet to be determined. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.