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Byrde Haspel Obituary

BYRDE BERENSON HASPEL died peacefully in her sleep at her home on May 27, 2013 at the age of 96. She was born on January 1, 1917. A native of Bogalusa, La., she made her home in New Orleans for the past 70 years. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 50 years, Joseph Haspel, Jr. and her parents, Eva and Meyer Berenson. Mrs. Haspel lived life to the fullest and was so fortunate to have lived such a long and charmed life. She attended LSU, where she was selected Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and selected as one of the beauties at the university. She also attended the University of Illinois. Mrs. Haspel was a devoted volunteer with 23 years of service at Touro Hospital and her many years of board work for the Jewish Children's Regional Service. Mrs. Haspel is survived by her daughter, Susan Haspel Lipsey, of Baton Rouge, LA, and her husband, Richard , and her son Edward Marion Haspel of Los Angeles, CA, and his wife Beth. She is survived by granddaughters, Laurie Lipsey Aronson and her husband, Mark, and their two daughters, Anna and Marla Aronson; Wendy Lipsey Shiroda and her husband, John and their son, Luke, all of Baton Rouge; grandsons, Ned, Tony and his wife Francesca, and Andrew Haspel, all of Los Angeles, and Tony and Francesca's two children, Juliet and Miles. She is also survived by her cherished and beloved sister and brother, Sara Berenson Stone and Dr. Gerald Berenson and his wife, Joan of New Orleans and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Her family is gratefully devoted and thankful to her wonderful and dedicated caregivers, Jeanette Richardson, Jacqueline Bastian, Katherine Tate and all the caring staff and professionals at Home Care Solutions. Visitation for Mrs. Haspel will be Thursday, May 30 at Touro Synagogue Chapel 4238 St. Charles Ave. from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 11:30. Burial will follow at Hebrew Rest Cemetery III (Frenchman at Pelopidas Streets) If you would kindly like to make a donation in her memory, her family would greatly appreciate your donations be made to the Jewish Children's Regional Service 3500 No. Causeway Blvd, Suite 1120, Metairie , La. 70002, Ochsner Foundation Hospital Transplant Program , 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, La. 70121 or Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, La. 70809 Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home in charge of arrangments. Information (504) 835-2341. Online memorials at www.Tharpsontheimer.com

Published by The Advocate from May 27 to May 28, 2013.
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Edward, Sandra and I were sorry to read about your mothers death . Our deepest sympathies go to you and your family.

Sandra B. and David M.Haspel

June 11, 2013

Dear Ned
I recently learned of your Grandmothers passing
My condolonces and thoughts are with you and your family
I loved reading about her, and what a wonderful woman
Regards
Patrick

June 2, 2013

Dear Ned
I recently learned of your Grandmothers passing
My condolonces and thoughts are with you and your family
I loved reading about her, and what a wonderful woman
Regards
Patrick Connolly

patrick connolly

June 2, 2013

Bebe was she a great woman, my great-grandmother to be specific. I miss her so much! Rest In Peace Bebe. I crazy for you!

Luke Shiroda

May 31, 2013

How lucky I am to have had the great pleasure of meeting and knowing you, Bebe, and sending all of my love to the Haspel Family (Edward, Beth, Ned, Tony & Andrew). Love, Nancy

Nancy Nachman-Silverman

May 31, 2013

Sincere sympathy.
Fondly, Zide

Zide Bowers Jahncke

May 31, 2013

we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family on the loss and she will be missed by all that loved and knew her. May her memory be a blessing

eileen and dana wallen

May 29, 2013

Our thoughts are with the family as you celebrate a wonderful life. May each memory bring you joy as you notice how she really lives on in each of you.

Janie and Neil Soslow

May 29, 2013

Sarah, Gerald and Joan, our hearts go out to you. We will remember Byrde as a beautiful and gracious lady.

Sylvia and George Sterne

May 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nelson & Leslie English

May 28, 2013

Nini joins me in expressing our sympathies to the entire family.
She was a lovely person and we will remember her with great
affection.

Henry Bodenheimer

May 28, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Henry Granet

May 28, 2013

Byrde (BeBe) Haspel was an extraordinary influence in my life. She invited me into her family and home when I was a student at St. Mary's Dominican College back in the early 60's. I was friend and companion to Susan, her wonderful daughter. Byrde treated me as another daughter. I learned so much from her--about generosity, style, and charisma. Without her I never would have been able to finish college and go on to become a college professor! I miss her already. Mary Lowe-Evans

May 28, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

May 28, 2013

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna and Norman Saurage

May 28, 2013

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