Beatrice "Bea" Grossman

Beatrice (Bea) Jean Grossman passed away on September 8, 2010. Born on November 28,

1926 and raised in Columbus. Bea was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Amelia and

Julius Weitzman, her very loving, caring husband, and her best friend of 57 years, Marvin S.

Grossman, and her special brothers, Daniel B. Waitzman, and Leo C. Waitzman. Bea is

survived by her very caring son, Stuart Grossman; loving daughter and son-in-law, Lillian

Grossman and Steven Elliott; caring sister-in-law, Rita Waitzman; special nephews, Jay and

Steven Waitzman; and special niece, Karen Lazarow; as well as numerous other wonderful

relatives and special friends. Bea was a devoted wife and wonderful mother who loved doing

things with her husband, son, and daughter and son-in-law. Bea created many special

memories for her family to cherish. Mom deeply cared for all of her extended family and friends

and she enjoyed helping others, volunteering, knitting and embroidering special gifts, and

sending cards and writing letters to her many relatives and friends. Bea graduated from South

High School and The Ohio State University School of Social Administration. Bea proudly

worked as a social worker at the Franklin County Welfare Department, Multiple Sclerosis

Society and retired from Franklin County Children's Services. Bea was a devoted social

worker for numerous years and truly enjoyed her profession of helping others. Bea was a

proud member of Congregation Agudas Achim and Sisterhood and the Leo Yassenoff

Columbus Jewish Center where she enjoyed swimming with her family and friends on Sunday

afternoons. Bea also enjoyed volunteering at the Shalom House and Courage Incorporated. A

special gratitude of thanks to her wonderful doctors throughout the many years, Dr. Alan

Weinberg and Dr. James Soldano, as well as her specialized doctors, the staff at Mt. Carmel

East Hospital and the Wexner Heritage Village for the care and concern that was shown to her

throughout her life. Thanks to all of the home health care agencies including Home Reach and

Covenant, and the special care from Diana Pereyda. The Grossman family would like to thank

our wonderful relatives and friends for the care, concern, generosity, and good deeds that you

have shown to all of us throughout the years. Bea will be remembered for her good deeds and

kindness that she has shown and will be in our hearts forever. Funeral services will be held at

1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St.,

with Rabbi Melissa Crespy officiating. Burial will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery.

Shiva will be observed at the Grossman residence on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.