Pearl Jolles

Pearl Jolles Here Are The Memories Of The Way You Were And The Wonder Of The Way You Are Today

You were born into the family of Edward and Dora Scheer, (Oh My Papa and Mama) in New York City, on December 20, 1922. (You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby) and you joined two sisters- Ceil and Sue (Cecelia) (If You Knew Susie Like I Know Susie). Despite it being Depression time, you all shared a few good years and your family moved to Atlantic City.

Then came the tragic and far too early death of your mother when you were only 6 years of age. (Your family moved back to New York (Lullaby of Broadway). After a few years, you met Phil and his large and unruly brood- a total of seven sons and two sisters.
The rest became history (That's Amore). At age 12, you fell in love (Why Do Fools Fall In Love). There were walks in Prospect Park, an attempt to learn how to ride a bike, Chinese food dinners, and Coney Island. There were stops for roasted chestnuts, candy apples, and barrel pickles from street vendors and movie dates here and there.

But, times were hard and you went to work in an egg factory, a hardware store and a children's clothing store. (Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Its Off To Work We Go). While the country was coming out of the Great Depression, it was also heading to War. Phil and his brothers Jack, Lee, Saul and many childhood friends like Scotty Skop all enlisted (Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy) (God Bless America).

While you and your friend Mickey Skop and Aunt Judy stayed home, the "boys" were scattered all around the country and the world. Phil went to Missouri causing (Saturday Night To Be The Loneliest Night Of The Week). With the pain of separation too great, Phil asked you to be his wife.

Against your father's wishes, you took a (Sentimental Journey), and left your beloved family and friends behind. At age 20, you traveled alone, by train, cross-country to be with the one you loved. But, as usual, Phil was very very late, so late, in fact that you thought he had stood you up. He had, in fact, been detained in a military brig as a result of some prank pulled by his Army buddies. When he finally appeared at the train station, you wiped away the tears, and with (Star Dust) in your eyes, you gave him your (Heart and Soul); on July 11, 1943 you married. This was the (Begin The Begine) But Love).

Living on small military pay, Phil said (I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby) so you began your married life living in the home of a wonderful, elderly German couple named Mr. and Mrs. Pratz. After Phil went to war, they took great care of you and of your first born, Dee. You often speak of them with great affection.

Then came the awful separation that war brings and Phil was sent to the Philippines and later to Japan-right in the thick of the war. You remembered his words, written in a love letter, when he said (Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree With Anyone Else But Me). For two long years there was (Stormy Weather).

So, with your infant, Dee, in tow, you made that long train trip back to New York where your father and sisters took good care of both of you. In January of 1945, the terrible war ended and Phil came home safely. (Happy Days Are Here Again) His brother Lee, Saul, and Jack also returned home to their families as did Ceil's husband, Morris and your friend Scotty.

Not long after Phil returned, he moved you and Dee again. This time he took you to Washington, D.C. where you began a new life. Within a short time, Phil was telling you (I'm In The Mood For Love) and, over the next twenty years, along came Judy, Eddie and Jodi. Phil became successful in the Real Estate and Building Business, and both Phil's and your families followed you to D.C. where their families would also grow and thrive.

Unfortunately, the Korean War broke out and Mike and Sam enlisted. Mike was seriously wounded and Sam went AWOL to be with his brother. There were ups and downs within the family and with business. But, after this war, things began to improve. (Come On Get Happy). Loads of cousin were born and thrived. There were swimming pool outings at Chevy Chase Lake, Drive-in Movies, hot summer days spent on various Jolles boats and the fishing trip, with the Vitos, during which you caught a 40 pound monster fish while poor Phil reeled in a pitiful 1 pounder. More wonderful summer days were spent lounging at Hannah and Sid's beautiful pool, and of course you were cheering at Redskins Games. More good times were had at Passover Seders, Chanukah parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and weddings. Don't forget the magnificent gala Twenty-Fifth Wedding Surprise Party to honor you and Phil. Your sister Sue spared no expense to give you the Wedding Reception you missed during the war so many years ago. (Anniversary Waltz) What a night.

By the late 1950's Phil was really thriving in business and he built you a magnificent state-of-the-art home and you still live there today. Along the way, you made life-long friendships with folks from all walks of life. Some dear ones have not made it to "90" but many are here today. You had golfing gals, bowling buddies, tennis mates, and Mahjong mavens. There were neighbor friends and business friendships and the friendships of your sisters and your sisters and brother-in-law. Add to this list, the love and care any loyal dedication of your soul sister Mabel.

Then came the days of at your beloved farm of Nottingham. Here you and Phil hosted hundreds of guests including family, Boy Scouts, Special Needs Students, Senior Citizens, college students and business colleagues. There was horseback riding, hayrides, swimming, fishing, fantastic cooking and crab feasts. You Kept that old farmhouse spotless and that old coffee pot brewing morning and night. (Carry Me Back to Ole Virginie)
For too short a period of time, you and Phil enjoyed wonderful traveling with Hannah and Sid and other friends and you both enjoyed a newfound passionate love in the game of golf. You even won the Norbeck Grandmother's Trophy.

Then, without warning, came tragedy and tragic losses of Saul, Phil, Burton and Judy. All were in the prime of lives. Despite such heartbreak, you were forced to take on new roles. Now you were the single head of household and first, you had to care for 12-year-old Jodi. Then, shortly thereafter, you had the added responsibility of caring for critically ill Judy and her two very young sons - Josh and Gary. Right after that, you were left alone with Jodi, Josh and Gary. (My Heart Will Go On)

But, you were too busy to mourn and too to tough to languish. There were parent-teacher conferences, soccer and basketball games to cheer, chaperoning and bake sales. (Come On Get Happy) There were Bar Mitzvahs to plan, proud moments to celebrate graduations and a wedding to make for Eddie and Candy. Then came your proud moments as grandmother of the grooms when Josh and Anne and Gary and Tami married.

Over the years, you have been blessed with grandsons-Josh, Gary, Phillip, and granddaughter, Jennifer who is a sophomore at Drexel University. Blessed even more, you have great-grandchildren Juliana, Jordan, Ryan, Sam and Ashley. And Tami and Gary are about to give you another great grandchild any day now!!!

But good times were interrupted again by more painful losses of Jack and Lee, Hannah and Sid, Abe and Mildred, Gibby, Sam, Marty, Mike, Lee, Ben, Morris and your beloved sisters Ceil and Sue. Somehow, you found the strength to support others while handling your own losses. (You'll Never Walk Alone)

For the pas eleven years, well into your eighties, you worked at your beloved Howard Hughes Corporation where you became the adopted mother and grandmother of many of your junior co-workers and bosses. You Made some lasting friendships and won not only their hears but also a performance award.

But, at the age of 88, you were visited by a nasty intruder - CANCER. Not even this would deter you from living life to its fullest. Even after you were given the awful news, you made your doctors delay life-saving surgery so that you could see your granddaughter, Jennifer, graduate from high school. (Don't Rain On My Parade) Following this celebration, you entered the hospital for what turned out to be horrific surgery and a month in the hospital. All of the medical staff became astounded at your strength and fight to get well. (The Wonder of You)

During the past year and a half, you have kept an incredible sense of humor and an indomitable will to regain your health. All the while, you have been cared for by the most fantastically talented and incredibly compassionate medical personnel, some of whom are here tonight. Without Drs. Allen Nimetz, and Nelson Kalil and their staff members Tiffany, Ellen, Valerie and Elizabeth, this party probably would not be happening. (Happy Days Are Here Again) having said all of that, it is clear that your struggle could not have been so successful without the constant concern, nagging and watchful eye, and devotion of Jodi.

So, Pearl, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Patient, Neighbor and Friend, (Thanks For The Memories), the many meals, the shopping trips, vacations, Latkes, Matzo Balls, caring for us when we were sick, the shoulder to cry on, the good advice and your unending support. More than that, thanks for your example of courage and for your appreciation of the beauty and blessings of living a long and exemplary life. You are
(The Wind Beneath Our Wings) (Good Night Sweetheart, Good Night)

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Service

AUG 4. 11:00 AM

Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care Inc
1091 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD, 20852