(UCSD photo)
SAN DIEGO (SDJW) – Funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m., Friday, June 6, at El Camino Memorial Park for philanthropist Miram Katzin, for whom, along with her husband Jerome, the Memory Care Unit at Seacrest Village Retirement Communities in Encinitas is named.
Besides by her husband, Miriam. Katzin is survived by her children, David, Daniel and Diane Katzin Kurnit, according to an announcement. Pam Ferris, president and CEO of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities,wrote: “I can’t begin to mention all the various organizations the Katzins have been involved. Suffice to say, they have made an incredible impact on our San Diego Community.”
*
In a similar announcement, Michael Sonduck, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County, wrote: “It is with a heavy heart we regret to inform you of the death of Miriam Katzin,beloved wife of Jerome Katzin and mother of David, Daniel and Diane Katzin Kurnit. The funeral will be held Friday, June 6, at 11:00 am graveside at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA. For further information, e-mail shalom@cbe.org or call the Congregation Beth El office at (858) 452-1734.”
HaMakom yenachem etchem b’toch sha-ar avilei tzion v’yerushalayim. May HaMakom comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. All of us at the Jewish Federation join in offering our most sincere condolences to the family.
*
In 2012, acknowledging a $4 million gift from the Katzins for a graduate fellowship fund, UCSD said the following:
“For three decades, Jerome and Miriam Katzin have ranked among UC San Diego’s closest friends and most steadfast benefactors through numerous gifts and years of wise counsel. Their support has been marked by such gifts as the Katzin Research Laboratories at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, the Katzin Chair in Jewish Civilization, the Courtyard at Muir College, the Chair in Corporate Governance at the Rady School of Management, important support of the Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center, and other faculty chairs and funds. Jerome Katzin, who formerly served as director of Qualcomm and of the Price Company, serves on the Rady School of Management Dean’s Advisory Council. He was also instrumental in advancing the UC San Diego Foundation, serving on the Board of Trustees which he chaired in 1992-93.
“Miriam and I have been supportive of UC San Diego almost since its beginning. We are proud of the stellar institution that UC San Diego has become, competing with institutions that are much richer, in both funding and tradition,” said Jerome Katzin. “It has thrived under a series of outstanding chancellors and we look forward to a continuance of this vitality under our new chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla.”
*
Preceding provided by Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and UCSD
My condolences to the Katzin family. Miriam Katzin had such a positive impact on her family and the community. She will be greatly missed. — Jason Smith, Chicago, Illinois
Pingback: Jerome Katzin dies in same month as wife Miriam - San Diego Jewish World