AARON PAUL SMALL, Ph.D.
Aaron Paul Small, Ph.D., 87, passed away Dec. 1, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Small, who succumbed to cancer on the eve of their 12th wedding anniversary and by his sister and lifelong friend, Selma Mironov.
He is survived by his three children, Margo (Ken) Haak, Andrew (Esther) Small and Paul (Annette) Small; by three grandchildren, Nathan, Ben and Raizel; three nephews, one niece and a brother-in-law, David Mironov.
Aaron Small was born in New York City to Harry and Minnie Schmulowitz on Sept. 16, 1923. He served in WWII in the Pacific Islands. Dr. "Al" Small earned his BA in history from CCNY, as MA in literature from Highlands University, a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Denver. Dr. Small taught at Eastern Montana College (MSU Billings) from 1955 until 1985. He was greatly respected by his peers and students. It was important to Dr. Small to educate the disadvantaged and those on the fringes of society. He was sought after throughout Montana for his many extension grand lectures and leader of book clubs, and courses. He brought to life the literature of Tagore, 19th
century Russian Novel, Yiddish literature in Translation, Mythology, among other courses in Humanities, literary Criticism and English Composition. In the late 1980's, he taught
literature and part-time at Rocky Mountain College. He studied many languages and taught English in his spare time to Spanish speaking immigrants. Dr. Small was awarded the
Montana State Literature Award. He was a published author of the novel "The Remora." In the last 10 years, Dr. Small was a cherished teacher for Billings Education Academy.
Dr. Small was a formidable tennis player in the Western States, winning over 200 tourneys in 30 years. He also played in National Senior Tennis matches.
Dr. Small was a member of Beth Aaron Temple since 1955, where he also taught Sunday School.
Dr. Small was well known for his anecdotes both in and out of the classroom. He prided himself and entertained his audiences with a great sense of humor. Dr. Small was an
accomplished chef, a leader in Montana Chef's Association and an avid supporter of a vegetarian diet.
Dr. Small's civic activities included numerous posts on the city/county Planning Board, serving on the Easter Seals Board, campaign director for Sheriff Jim Meeks and political advisor to Mayor Willard Fraser.
"Dr. Al" Small will be missed by his family, friends and students who became his friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be referred to Billings Educational Academy, PO Box 22592, Billings, MT 59104 or the charity on one's choice.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with interment in the Beth Aaron Cemetery.
Aaron Paul Small, Ph.D., 87, passed away Dec. 1, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Small, who succumbed to cancer on the eve of their 12th wedding anniversary and by his sister and lifelong friend, Selma Mironov.
He is survived by his three children, Margo (Ken) Haak, Andrew (Esther) Small and Paul (Annette) Small; by three grandchildren, Nathan, Ben and Raizel; three nephews, one niece and a brother-in-law, David Mironov.
Aaron Small was born in New York City to Harry and Minnie Schmulowitz on Sept. 16, 1923. He served in WWII in the Pacific Islands. Dr. "Al" Small earned his BA in history from CCNY, as MA in literature from Highlands University, a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Denver. Dr. Small taught at Eastern Montana College (MSU Billings) from 1955 until 1985. He was greatly respected by his peers and students. It was important to Dr. Small to educate the disadvantaged and those on the fringes of society. He was sought after throughout Montana for his many extension grand lectures and leader of book clubs, and courses. He brought to life the literature of Tagore, 19th
century Russian Novel, Yiddish literature in Translation, Mythology, among other courses in Humanities, literary Criticism and English Composition. In the late 1980's, he taught
literature and part-time at Rocky Mountain College. He studied many languages and taught English in his spare time to Spanish speaking immigrants. Dr. Small was awarded the
Montana State Literature Award. He was a published author of the novel "The Remora." In the last 10 years, Dr. Small was a cherished teacher for Billings Education Academy.
Dr. Small was a formidable tennis player in the Western States, winning over 200 tourneys in 30 years. He also played in National Senior Tennis matches.
Dr. Small was a member of Beth Aaron Temple since 1955, where he also taught Sunday School.
Dr. Small was well known for his anecdotes both in and out of the classroom. He prided himself and entertained his audiences with a great sense of humor. Dr. Small was an
accomplished chef, a leader in Montana Chef's Association and an avid supporter of a vegetarian diet.
Dr. Small's civic activities included numerous posts on the city/county Planning Board, serving on the Easter Seals Board, campaign director for Sheriff Jim Meeks and political advisor to Mayor Willard Fraser.
"Dr. Al" Small will be missed by his family, friends and students who became his friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be referred to Billings Educational Academy, PO Box 22592, Billings, MT 59104 or the charity on one's choice.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with interment in the Beth Aaron Cemetery.
AARON PAUL SMALL, Ph.D.
Aaron Paul Small, Ph.D., 87, passed away Dec. 1, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Small, who succumbed to cancer on the eve of their 12th wedding anniversary and by his sister and lifelong friend, Selma Mironov.
He is survived by his three children, Margo (Ken) Haak, Andrew (Esther) Small and Paul (Annette) Small; by three grandchildren, Nathan, Ben and Raizel; three nephews, one niece and a brother-in-law, David Mironov.
Aaron Small was born in New York City to Harry and Minnie Schmulowitz on Sept. 16, 1923. He served in WWII in the Pacific Islands. Dr. "Al" Small earned his BA in history from CCNY, as MA in literature from Highlands University, a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Denver. Dr. Small taught at Eastern Montana College (MSU Billings) from 1955 until 1985. He was greatly respected by his peers and students. It was important to Dr. Small to educate the disadvantaged and those on the fringes of society. He was sought after throughout Montana for his many extension grand lectures and leader of book clubs, and courses. He brought to life the literature of Tagore, 19th
century Russian Novel, Yiddish literature in Translation, Mythology, among other courses in Humanities, literary Criticism and English Composition. In the late 1980's, he taught
literature and part-time at Rocky Mountain College. He studied many languages and taught English in his spare time to Spanish speaking immigrants. Dr. Small was awarded the
Montana State Literature Award. He was a published author of the novel "The Remora." In the last 10 years, Dr. Small was a cherished teacher for Billings Education Academy.
Dr. Small was a formidable tennis player in the Western States, winning over 200 tourneys in 30 years. He also played in National Senior Tennis matches.
Dr. Small was a member of Beth Aaron Temple since 1955, where he also taught Sunday School.
Dr. Small was well known for his anecdotes both in and out of the classroom. He prided himself and entertained his audiences with a great sense of humor. Dr. Small was an
accomplished chef, a leader in Montana Chef's Association and an avid supporter of a vegetarian diet.
Dr. Small's civic activities included numerous posts on the city/county Planning Board, serving on the Easter Seals Board, campaign director for Sheriff Jim Meeks and political advisor to Mayor Willard Fraser.
"Dr. Al" Small will be missed by his family, friends and students who became his friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be referred to Billings Educational Academy, PO Box 22592, Billings, MT 59104 or the charity on one's choice.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with interment in the Beth Aaron Cemetery.
Aaron Paul Small, Ph.D., 87, passed away Dec. 1, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Small, who succumbed to cancer on the eve of their 12th wedding anniversary and by his sister and lifelong friend, Selma Mironov.
He is survived by his three children, Margo (Ken) Haak, Andrew (Esther) Small and Paul (Annette) Small; by three grandchildren, Nathan, Ben and Raizel; three nephews, one niece and a brother-in-law, David Mironov.
Aaron Small was born in New York City to Harry and Minnie Schmulowitz on Sept. 16, 1923. He served in WWII in the Pacific Islands. Dr. "Al" Small earned his BA in history from CCNY, as MA in literature from Highlands University, a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Denver. Dr. Small taught at Eastern Montana College (MSU Billings) from 1955 until 1985. He was greatly respected by his peers and students. It was important to Dr. Small to educate the disadvantaged and those on the fringes of society. He was sought after throughout Montana for his many extension grand lectures and leader of book clubs, and courses. He brought to life the literature of Tagore, 19th
century Russian Novel, Yiddish literature in Translation, Mythology, among other courses in Humanities, literary Criticism and English Composition. In the late 1980's, he taught
literature and part-time at Rocky Mountain College. He studied many languages and taught English in his spare time to Spanish speaking immigrants. Dr. Small was awarded the
Montana State Literature Award. He was a published author of the novel "The Remora." In the last 10 years, Dr. Small was a cherished teacher for Billings Education Academy.
Dr. Small was a formidable tennis player in the Western States, winning over 200 tourneys in 30 years. He also played in National Senior Tennis matches.
Dr. Small was a member of Beth Aaron Temple since 1955, where he also taught Sunday School.
Dr. Small was well known for his anecdotes both in and out of the classroom. He prided himself and entertained his audiences with a great sense of humor. Dr. Small was an
accomplished chef, a leader in Montana Chef's Association and an avid supporter of a vegetarian diet.
Dr. Small's civic activities included numerous posts on the city/county Planning Board, serving on the Easter Seals Board, campaign director for Sheriff Jim Meeks and political advisor to Mayor Willard Fraser.
"Dr. Al" Small will be missed by his family, friends and students who became his friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be referred to Billings Educational Academy, PO Box 22592, Billings, MT 59104 or the charity on one's choice.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with interment in the Beth Aaron Cemetery.
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