Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, January 8, 2017
Rebecca A. Green
Norfolk - Rebecca (Becky) Green, 94, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017. She began her civil service career in 1942 and as a woman ahead of her time, in 1958, at the request of the general for whom she had worked, went to work for him in the Panama Canal Zone. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Zade. Following his untimely death in 1975, she relocated to San Antonio, TX, retiring from Randolph AFB in 1981, having worked as a secretary to 8 generals during her career. She returned to Virginia to be near family. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Isidore Aronoff, her husband Zade, her brother Marcus Aronoff, and her sisters Harriet Klavan and Annette Brenner. She is survived by her sister Gerline Lerner and her nieces and nephews and their children. The family is very grateful for the excellent care Becky received over the years from her wonderful caregivers and staff at Harbor's Edge, as well as the hospice nurses who ensured her comfort over the last several weeks. Burial will be in Fallbrook, CA where Becky will join her beloved Zade. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel are handling local arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com
Rebecca A. Green
Norfolk - Rebecca (Becky) Green, 94, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017. She began her civil service career in 1942 and as a woman ahead of her time, in 1958, at the request of the general for whom she had worked, went to work for him in the Panama Canal Zone. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Zade. Following his untimely death in 1975, she relocated to San Antonio, TX, retiring from Randolph AFB in 1981, having worked as a secretary to 8 generals during her career. She returned to Virginia to be near family. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Isidore Aronoff, her husband Zade, her brother Marcus Aronoff, and her sisters Harriet Klavan and Annette Brenner. She is survived by her sister Gerline Lerner and her nieces and nephews and their children. The family is very grateful for the excellent care Becky received over the years from her wonderful caregivers and staff at Harbor's Edge, as well as the hospice nurses who ensured her comfort over the last several weeks. Burial will be in Fallbrook, CA where Becky will join her beloved Zade. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel are handling local arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, January 8, 2017
Rebecca A. Green
Norfolk - Rebecca (Becky) Green, 94, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017. She began her civil service career in 1942 and as a woman ahead of her time, in 1958, at the request of the general for whom she had worked, went to work for him in the Panama Canal Zone. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Zade. Following his untimely death in 1975, she relocated to San Antonio, TX, retiring from Randolph AFB in 1981, having worked as a secretary to 8 generals during her career. She returned to Virginia to be near family. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Isidore Aronoff, her husband Zade, her brother Marcus Aronoff, and her sisters Harriet Klavan and Annette Brenner. She is survived by her sister Gerline Lerner and her nieces and nephews and their children. The family is very grateful for the excellent care Becky received over the years from her wonderful caregivers and staff at Harbor's Edge, as well as the hospice nurses who ensured her comfort over the last several weeks. Burial will be in Fallbrook, CA where Becky will join her beloved Zade. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel are handling local arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com
Rebecca A. Green
Norfolk - Rebecca (Becky) Green, 94, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017. She began her civil service career in 1942 and as a woman ahead of her time, in 1958, at the request of the general for whom she had worked, went to work for him in the Panama Canal Zone. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Zade. Following his untimely death in 1975, she relocated to San Antonio, TX, retiring from Randolph AFB in 1981, having worked as a secretary to 8 generals during her career. She returned to Virginia to be near family. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Isidore Aronoff, her husband Zade, her brother Marcus Aronoff, and her sisters Harriet Klavan and Annette Brenner. She is survived by her sister Gerline Lerner and her nieces and nephews and their children. The family is very grateful for the excellent care Becky received over the years from her wonderful caregivers and staff at Harbor's Edge, as well as the hospice nurses who ensured her comfort over the last several weeks. Burial will be in Fallbrook, CA where Becky will join her beloved Zade. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel are handling local arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com
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