03/13/11 - NNHS Newsletter

To the Schanzer family, I send you my condolences for your loss. The good man Job in the Bible once asked this question. "If an able-bodied man dies, can he live again? Notice the answer in verse 15. Job said, "You will call, and I myself shall answer you. "For the work of your hands you will have a yearning. Yes, Job knew that his loving heavenly father desires life for all of his servants, and that if he died, Job knew that God would restore his life back to him. So we can have the same wonderful hope of knowing that God will bring our loved ones back to life. With God, all things are possible. May that wonderful hope bring joy to your hearts, and help you to endure in the days ahead.

Eric, we loved your dad. We will miss his smile and outgoing ways. He was a blessing to all who knew him. We are in California, but we are thinking of you.

~ Jack and Barbara Seligman

March 14, 2011

I am truly sorry to hear of Ted's passing! My mother (Carrie Ragland) worked for him when he managed the Kay Bee Clothing Store in the early 60's until she had a stroke. She always looked forward to the many visits Ted would make to our house prior to her death and greatly appreciated his friendship. After Ted joined the Sear's Team we would often meet for a few minutes to catch up on the old days! Your dad was a true gentleman and will be missed by many. I have only seen Ted once since moving to Colorado in 1977, but spent several hours during that trip to Virginia over coffee and old times. May God be with him and your family during this great time of sadness.

Butch Ragland

March 15, 2011

Helene I am truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a nice guy. May God be with you and Eric. Danny Spruill

~ Danny Spruill, Seaford, Virginia

March 15, 2011

DEAR ERIC, HELENE, EVERETT, MYRNA, AND OTHER RELATIVES AND DEAR FRIENDS OF TED, AT THIS VERY SAD TIME MY MOM AND I OFFER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND REALIZE THAT THOUGH YOUR DAD AND LOVING RELATIVE AND FRIEND LIVED A LONG AND FULL LIFE, THERE IS STILL A VOID IN ALL OF YOUR HEARTS. ERIC, THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT YOUR DAD LIVED THE QUALITY KIND OF LIFE IN HIS LAST YEARS DUE TO YOUR DEVOTION AND SPECIAL CARE WHICH YOU PROVIDED FOR HIM. YOU ARE THE REASON FOR HIS LIVING AS LONG AS HE DID AND YOUR EXAMPLE IS ONE THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY ALL OF US WHO ARE SONS AND DAUGHTERS. MAY HIS MEMORY ALWAYS BE FOR A BLESSING AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING THAT YOU GAVE YOUR DAD THE VERY BEST THAT YOU HAD. ERIC YOU ARE A TREASURED FRIEND TO ME AND TO SO MANY. WARMLY, ED

~ Ed

March 24, 2011

Dear Eric--I was involved in Mr. Schanzer's care. He was a sweet, caring and funny man; we always found ourselves immersed in interesting conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed taking care of him, and am saddened to hear of his passing. My good thoughts go out to you.

~ Laura Corbin

			NEWPORT NEWS - Theodore 'Ted' Schanzer, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. He was a native of New York, N.Y., and had been a resident of the Peninsula for the last 50 years. Ted was a salesman for Sears in the men's clothing department for 10 years. He was a longtime member of Temple Sinai and the Temple Sinai Men's Club, the Jewish War Veterans, and honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Schanzer. Survivors include his daughter, Helene Willis of California; son, Eric Schanzer of Newport News; and grandson, Todd Willis and his wife, Lupe also of California. Ted is also survived by his very dear friends the Horvath family, whose company he enjoyed for over 42 years.
	Ted Schanzer

	Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Temple Sinai, officiated by Rabbi Scott Gurdin. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Temple Sinai, 11620 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601; or to your favorite charity. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from March 13 to March 14, 2011. . Visit Guest Book