Béatrice Bornstein BORNSTEIN ETTINGER

Beatrice Ettinger

1917 - 2015 | Notice | Condolences Beatrice Ettinger Notice Ettinger, Beatrice 98, passed away on June 29, 2015. Born in Paterson NJ, on June 21, 1917, Bea was the daughter of Ruth and Abraham Bornstein who moved to Central Florida in 1932. Predeceased by her husband Leon, after 72 years of marriage; sisters Dorothy Morrell, Flossie Gluckman, Rita Levy, brother Jerry Bornstein, and grandson Kevin Crotty. Bea was the devoted mother of Marilyn Crotty (Garrett), Roz Fuchs Schwartz, and Jeff Ettinger (Bettye); adoring grandmother of 9 and very special great-grandmother of 10. A true trailblazer, Bea attended the University of Miami undergraduate and law schools. As a life-long advocate for women, Bea was one of the early members of the Orange County League of Women Voters. She founded the Council for Continuing Education for Women which became part of Valencia Community College in 1973. With Bea as its director, the innovative Center for Continuing Education for Women offered educational and career opportunities for women that had not been available in the past. Bea started the first structured Displaced Homemakers program in the US and was instrumental in assisting the development of similar programs around the state and country. During her life, Bea received many awards and accolades including the Summit Award, Orlando's Woman of the Year, Woman of Achievement, Community Leader of the Year, and nomination to the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. She was an active member of Orlando's Jewish community serving on many boards and generously supporting programs that enriched the lives of others. However, Bea's number one priority throughout her life was her family. The rich legacy she leaves behind will forever be part of those she loved and the ones who love her. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:00a a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom, 613 Concourse Parkway S, Maitland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bea's memory may be made to the Beatrice B. Ettinger Scholarship Fund at the Central Florida Community Foundation, 800 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 1200, Orlando 32803 or a charity of your choice . Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810. 407.599.1180 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/orlandosentinel/obituary.aspx?n=be...