Gerel Blauer, z”l, passed away Feb. 9, 2022, at age 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 2012 after 58 years of marriage. The couple raised four daughters, Janis, Shoshana, Shemaya and Karen. She is also survived by grandchildren, Chikodi Chima, Ejike Chima, Udie Chima, Kelechi David Chima, Evan Miller and Sam Miller; and great-grandsons, Teo Chima, Avi Chima and Wallace Chima.

Gerel Green was born Jan. 30, 1931. She attended B’nai B’rith Camp as a child. For most of her life, she was involved at Congregation Beth Israel, including taking an active role in the Temple Sisterhood. She also helped establish the Beth Israel archives. She was active at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center and served a term on the Robison Jewish Home board. She spent 40 years as a tour guide for the Urban Tour Group, providing tours for school students designed to share the history, culture, architecture and resources of Portland. Gerel was an avid gardener and played tennis from her teens until her late 80s.

The family will have a private burial. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3 pm at Congregation Beth Israel (1972 NW Flanders Street). Link to watch on website: https://www.bethisrael-pdx.org/worship/watch-services-live/ Link to stream: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-of-gerel-blauer-605719