Melva Lee Schottenstein Obituary (1942 - 2011)

Melva Lee Schottenstein, age 69, passed away on August 30, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Manny and Rachel Pryweller; brother-in-law, Melvin Schottenstein and sister-in-law, Shirley Sacks. Survived by husband, Edwin Schottenstein; sons, Dr. Michael (Judy) Schottenstein; Jeffrey (Sara) Schottenstein and Dr. Douglas Schottenstein; grandchildren, Gabriel, Jonah, Adam, Abigail and Daniel; sister-in-law, Lenore Schottenstein; brother-in-law, Stanley Sacks; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Melva graduated from the University of Louisville and taught as an Instructor at Columbus State Community College for many years. She was a member of the National Council of Jewish Women, read for the blind and was co-chairperson and co-founder of the Jewish Community Center Film Festival and the chairperson of Jewish Community Center Book Fair. Melva Lee was a kind, generous and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother; sister-in-law, and friend. What made her shine above the rest was HER ability to make each person feel unique, special and very important to her. Funeral service 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at CONGREGATION TORAT EMET, 2375 E. Main St., Bexley with Rabbi Howard Zack and Rabbi Joel Epstein officiating. Burial will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society or Jewish Community Center. The family will be receiving friends at Congregation Torat Emet on Thursday from 6-8p.m. (Services at 6:25p.m.); on Friday from 7-10a.m. (Services at 7a.m.) and Saturday evening services at 7:25pm.