Elizabeth Rosenthal
December 31, 1916 - April 20, 2012
Obituary
Elizabeth (Eckhouse) Rosenthal, 95, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2012, at Horizon House in Seattle. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 31, 1916 and moved with her family to Chicago, Illinois, when she was 6 years old. She attended Wellesley College and graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in child psychology. In 1939 she married Jerry Rosenthal, a journalist. For the next 60 years they lived at various times in Chicago, Waukegan (IL), Milwaukee (WI), Bethesda (MD), Washington DC, Naples (FL), and Seattle. She was a lifelong volunteer for many organizations, including the Seattle Repertory Theater. She and Jerry enjoyed traveling the world, but scheduled their trips around Mariners homestands, as they were season-ticket holders. She was preceded in death by Jerry, her older sister Emily (Waldman), and twin brother Robert. She is survived by her sister Margery (Blumberg), son Nathan, daughters Ellen (Jerry Kinsel) and Susan (Alan Gordon), 4 granddaughters, and 3 great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the Supported Living staff at Horizon House for their great care. Donations can be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center or Seattle Opera.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.