Memorial Service
September 21, 2002
Beaver Country Day School
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 

Remembrance by Jan Polatschek

I met Alice Dawn in the spring of the year 1966.  We were married in October.  

Alice and I parted in 1981 yet I do believe that recently, Alice and I were good friends. 

I am grateful that I have the opportunity to tell you about some of my recollections.

Ruth Polatschek  1912 - 1999  

Menorah Funeral Chapel

Aventura, Florida                                                               

June 3, 1999 

Jan Polatschek

I am very happy today.  I woke up and remembered to say the prayer: “Thank you G-d for restoring my soul this morning.”  Thank you for another sunny day in beautiful South Florida. 

I was dressing and began singing my mother’s songs: “What Good is Life without Love,” “I’m A New Woman,” and my favorite, “Come on Down to Aventura Town.” 

Helga Dawn

Southampton, New York

Dear Helga,

Alice called me and told me of David's passing. I am so sorry for your loss.

I remember David as cheerful, robust, and determined - a man who enjoyed life every day..

Bernice Diamond        

October 2, 1937 – April 11, 2000

My Friend Bernice

On a rainy Wednesday morning when the angels in heaven awoke and heard the news, they cried for us, sadly and with great passion.  Today as the morning deluge continues, the angels began to cry with great joy.  Bernice now and forever be with them. 

The angels in Heaven know that Bernice will now enthusiastically begin to instruct them in two of her favorite spiritual endeavors:  cost effective purchasing and creative home decorating.  Never one to waste time or be unproductive, you can be sure that Bernice even as we speak is assembling fabric swatches and paint chips to redo her new home.

My name is Jan Polatschek.  Bernice Diamond was my friend.  Just like the weather this past Wednesday and today, we met in a deluge of rain four years ago.

Here’s what happened:

Bangkok, Thailand
May 11. 2009

Dearest Family and Friends,

This month and the next was always a difficult time of the year for me and my late parents.

My younger sister Paula Carol was born on May 11, 1944. She passed away on June 5, 1972.

Paula would have been sixty-five today. I am sure that it would have been a joyous birthday for her.

Paula was devoted to our parents, Ruth and Otto who were blessed with a slightly rebellious, yet loving and respectful daughter. Paula was admiring and proud of her older brother.

February 27, 2011

Hello Sports Fans,

It's a sad day today: The Duke is gone!

Duke Snider, Dodgers Hall of Famer, Dies at 84

Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider (September 19, 1926 - February 27, 2011)

I wish you a day of happy memories,

Jan

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Jan wrote:

The Yanks, just down the street? NOT! 

I was a Dodger fan.