Steve Kantor, z”l, passed away Nov. 14, 2021. He was the husband of almost 50 years to Elaine; father of Ali (Ian) Kestel and Lindsay (Joel) Krivosha; grandfather of Eddie Krivosha, Abby Krivosha and Abel Kestel; brother of Laura (Irv), Karl and Anita (Alan) Ruderman.
Steve was a CPA and attorney specializing in trust and estate planning, charitable planning and business law. He graduated from the Northwestern School of Law in 1974 and from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in accounting and business statistics in 1971. He was a partner at Samuels Yoelin Kantor, where he practiced for 44 years.
He and Bob Glasgow drafted bylaws and articles of organization for the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation. He served as president of OJCF and Jewish Family & Child Service and on the board of B’nai B’rith Camp. Steve and Elaine were OJCF Legacy Society honorees in 2016. He also served as chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities and was past trustee of the Nature Conservancy.
Above all, Steve was a dedicated family man and a dear friend to many.  He was known for his beautiful singing voice, his love of cooking delicious meals for everyone who crossed his path, and his incredible sense of humor.  He could always make you laugh.
The funeral was held Nov. 17 at Congregation Beth Israel. The funeral was followed by a private burial at the Beth Israel Cemetery.
Donations in Steve’s memory can be made to B’nai B’rith Camp.