Jerome M. Reich, z”l, passed away June 22, 2020, in Portland, at the age of 83. He was the father of Sacha Reich, father-in-law of Aaron Pearlman, and grandfather of Lev and Ravit; father of Lainye Heiles and grandfather of Ciela and Skye; and father of Nathan Reich.

Though no longer a member, Jerry was one of the founding members of Havurah Shalom.

Jerry was born Sept. 23, 1936. He was a pulmonologist, polymath, environmental steward and outdoors enthusiast. Best known for his original research into sarcoidosis, Jerry completed "Reappraisal of Prevailing Premises in Sarcoidosis” in the final year of his life. Jerry worked as a pulmonologist at Kaiser Permanente for nearly 25 years. He received his doctoral degree from State University of New York, College of Medicine at Syracuse, and did postdoc training at University of Utah-affiliated hospitals..

A private funeral took place June 26. Nothing is needed by the family at this time. Your caring thoughts and prayers are welcome. Contributions in his memory may be made to Friends of the Columbia River Gorge.