
Frieda Blum
January 30, 1930 - December 14, 2024
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Frieda Blum
January 30, 1930 - December 14, 2024
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Blum, Frieda
Frieda Borkan Gottesman Blum died peacefully on December 14, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, at age 94. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 30, 1930, and was the daughter of Maurice “Murray” and Helen Borkan. She was preceded in death by all five siblings, husbands Bernard Gottesman and Arnold Blum and son-in law Richard Clowson. Frieda is survived by her children: Dr. Martin (Jenny) Gottesman, Rita Gottesman and Linda Gottesman; grandchildren Bethany (Michael) Bowen (nee Gottesman), Andrew (Jacqueline) Gottesman and Brian (Nia) Gottesman; and greatgrandchildren Amelia Bowen, Zachary Bowen and Lennon Gottesman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Fairview High School in Dayton, in her younger days she was active in B’nai B’rith and B’nai B’rith Bowling, having served as president of both organizations.
Frieda was a rabid Mah Jongg player and even in advanced age quickly memorized the hands on each annual card. Knitting was also a passion and she was very skilled at the craft. She made a baby blanket for each greatgrandchild and the one for Amelia ended up seven-feet long, a bit much for a baby. When asked as to what happened she just stated that she got carried away and couldn’t stop. Despite her age and use of a walker for distances she regularly spent quality time with Linda playing the slots at the local casino.
She lived independently until her recent hospitalizations and was driving until the summer of 2024.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 17th, 2:00pm at the Beth Abraham Cemetery Chapel 1817 W. Schantz Avenue. Interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice in her name.
Glickler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
1 responses to Frieda Blum
Tuesday Nisewonder says:
December 16, 2024
Frieda was so blessed to live such a long and beautiful life with her family. She will be thought of often. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all so that you may find peace in the days ahead.