Elaine Weisfield, 85, passed away peacefully in Issaquah, Washington after a brief illness. She was born in South Bend, Indiana to Samuel and Lillian Katz. She also had a sister Geraldine who passed many years ago. Elaine grew up in the Chicago area, then moved to Los Angeles. She attended Hollywood High School, then went on to UCLA for her bachelor’s degree.
She was preceded in death by her second husband of 47 years, Douglas R. Weisfield. They lived in the Denny Blaine area for many decades.
Elaine is survived by children Jeremy Roberts (Debra), Shoshana Joyce (Jeff), Richard Weisfield (Efrat), David Weisfield (Linda), Aviva Garcia, and Mark Weisfield (Violetta).
She loved her grandchildren: Shellie Freedman (Matt), Daniel Weisfield (Atara), Stephen Weisfield, Sophie Weisfield, Daisy Roberts, Levi Joyce, Trey Joyce, Ayelet Garcia, and Riley Roberts, and her great grand children Shai Sahar and Micah Weisfield, Zachary and Sara Freedman.
Elaine was a loving wife and mother. She loved and enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had many friends, some for close to 50 years. Elaine was active in the Jewish community, and loved to volunteer at the Jewish Food Bank. Elaine enjoyed working in her garden, with over 50 prized rose bushes. Elaine also had a passion for making cookies. She loved to make and decorate cookies for all occasions. She was referred to by family and friends as the “Cookie Lady.”
Donations can be made to Jewish Family Service and the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
A graveside service for Elaine will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Hills of Eternity Cemetery, 520 W Raye St, Seattle, WA 98119.
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