Official Obituary of
Grace Braunstein
September 25, 1917 ~ July 16, 2016 (age 98) 98 Years Old
Grace Braunstein Obituary
Passed peacefully Saturday, July 16, 2016. Born New York City, Grace moved with her family to Washington, DC in 1920. She graduated from Central High School (now Cardoza) and attended George Washington University.
Prior to WWII, Grace worked for the Federal Government Treasury Department where she met and married Reuben Braunstein. They were married 61 years until Reuben''s death.
Grace was a homemaker and mother raising three children in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. She loved sports, especially golf which she took up at 50 continuing to enjoy into her 90''s.
Proceeded in death by parents, Sophie and Sol Nathanson, husband Reuben Braunstein, brother Sid Nathanson, sisters-in-law Rose Nathanson and Bernice Nathanson, and son-in-law Richard Zimmerman.
Her long life is celebrated by daughter, Arlene Zimmerman; sons, Ken Braunstein (Suzie) and Alan Braunstein (Debby); brother, Al Nathanson; grandchildren, Scott (Laurie) Zimmerman, Craig Zimmerman (Debbie), Julie Ehrlich (Howard), Evan Braunstein (Emily), Jeff Braunstein (Kjersti), Kate Kirley (Morgan), Leah Weigand (Matt), Sarah Braunstein, 16 great-grandchildren, loving nieces and nephews.
Private graveside funeral for family Tuesday. Friends invited for Shiva at Ken and Suzie Braunstein''s home Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Contributions in Grace''s memory appreciated to Johns Hopkins Hospital Hematology Research at
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/hematology
5401 St. Barnabas Rd
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
Prior to WWII, Grace worked for the Federal Government Treasury Department where she met and married Reuben Braunstein. They were married 61 years until Reuben''s death.
Grace was a homemaker and mother raising three children in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. She loved sports, especially golf which she took up at 50 continuing to enjoy into her 90''s.
Proceeded in death by parents, Sophie and Sol Nathanson, husband Reuben Braunstein, brother Sid Nathanson, sisters-in-law Rose Nathanson and Bernice Nathanson, and son-in-law Richard Zimmerman.
Her long life is celebrated by daughter, Arlene Zimmerman; sons, Ken Braunstein (Suzie) and Alan Braunstein (Debby); brother, Al Nathanson; grandchildren, Scott (Laurie) Zimmerman, Craig Zimmerman (Debbie), Julie Ehrlich (Howard), Evan Braunstein (Emily), Jeff Braunstein (Kjersti), Kate Kirley (Morgan), Leah Weigand (Matt), Sarah Braunstein, 16 great-grandchildren, loving nieces and nephews.
Private graveside funeral for family Tuesday. Friends invited for Shiva at Ken and Suzie Braunstein''s home Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Contributions in Grace''s memory appreciated to Johns Hopkins Hospital Hematology Research at
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/hematology
Graveside Service
JUL 19. 12:00 AM
B'nai Israel Congregation Cemetery5401 St. Barnabas Rd
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.
How do you know Grace Braunstein?
We are sorry for your loss.
Help others honor Grace's memory.
Email
Print
Copy
Services
Ongoing
Online Event
Online Event
In Loving Memory Of
Grace Braunstein
September 25, 1917-July 16, 2016
Look inside to read what others
have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.
You can still show your support by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Grace Braunstein
© 2024 Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility