Jeanette Bernath Bernsten

Born on November 24th, 1919, in Excelsior Springs, MO., Jeanette Bernsten of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on the evening of April 25, 2011, at the age of 91. One of Jeanette's final acts on this earth was to open the door for the angel Elijah during the Passover Seder. Weak and fully aware of her condition Jeanette performed this sacred act with the grace, determination and courage that defined her life. A few days later the angels came for her. Jeanette was a kind and gentle person who never failed to show unconditional love for her family and friends. There was nothing Jeanette wouldn't do for a member of her family and she continued to provide that love, wisdom and support even in her final days. Jeanette had no meaness in her. It was this unique quality along with her humility and humor that endeared her to everyone she met from the oldest friend to the newest aquaintance. Jeanette will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to knwo her. Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years Morris Bernsten, her adoring son Barry H. Bernsten and her grandson Barry H. Bernsten, Jr. Jeanette is survived by her daughters Marcia Hungerford (Wayne) and Helene Heckman, her sons Paul Bernsten and Richard Bernsten, grandchildren Michael Beram (Marianne), Anthony Beram (Maria), Nicholas Beram (Ada), Theresa Heckman, David Heckman (Sarah), Mandy Heckman and many more great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. Visitation for Jeanette Bernsten will be 12:30 - 1:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, where services will be held at 1:00 PM. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. A dinner gathering will follow at The Creative Living Fellowship, 4:00 PM, 6530 North 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Donations to Jewish Family Services, 4747 North 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014 are appreciated.