Marjorie Bernstein Kaplan

Marjorie Bernstein Kaplan, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on July 17, 2020, at the remarkable age of 103 years. Her life was full and rewarding. Her legacy is defined by her family as it was central to all she did. She was the true matriarch of her family. Marjorie was born on Valentine's Day, 1917, in Gulfport, Mississippi, the youngest of three children of Rita and Albert Bernstein. She was a wonderful daughter and always had a close relationship with her siblings. Her roots were important to her as she cherished growing up in Gulfport and later her time at Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans. In 1938, life took her to Houston where her next, long chapter began. There, she met her husband, Sherman Kaplan, and they wed on December 29, 1940. The two were happily married for almost sixty-two years until Sherman's passing in 2002. Marjorie had three beloved children, Marion, Linda and Richard, who along with their spouses, cared for her in her later years as she had cared for them growing up. Her children gave her grandchildren and great grandchildren who became the great joys of her life. Marjorie always enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and prioritized her family above all else. She loved holidays, family events, birthdays, and any occasion that brought her constantly growing family together. Outside of her family, she enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and staying up to date on current events. She was a longtime and proud member of Congregation Beth Israel. She will be remembered for her kind, warm and encouraging nature. Her positive disposition was steadfast, and she never missed an opportunity to pass along a kind word or acknowledge how blessed she was. She was a true lady, always dressed for the occasion with hair, nails and makeup done. She possessed an amazing memory and was particularly admired for never forgetting a birthday or anniversary. She was great at giving sound advice in her quiet and unassuming way. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Sherman Kaplan, her parents, Rita and Albert Bernstein, and her siblings, Vera Kauffman (Abe) and Percy Bernstein (Sybil). She is survived by her children, Marion Schepps (Dennis), Linda Abrams (Shelton), and Richard Kaplan (Sherrie). She was blessed with ten grandchildren, Scott Schepps (Caryn), Melissa Schepps, Cindy Brooks (Adam), Jeffrey Saikin (Stacy), Jonathan Saikin (Robin), Gregory Saikin (Lauren), Amy Goodman (Kevin), Steven Kaplan (Erin), Lisa Rosenzweig (Shawn), and Brian Kaplan (Hannah Solsky). With a life spanning over 103 years, she also enjoyed the addition of twenty-two great grandchildren. Her family felt fortunate to have her loving presence for so long, which gave the next generation the opportunity to know and learn from her. Marjorie's life and legacy will be carried on with the many branches of the remarkable family tree that she began. While the pandemic may impact how those who loved her come together at her passing, living well, cherishing what's truly important, and celebrating as a family on future occasions will be a great gift in her memory. She will be dearly missed. Our family would like to thank the many devoted caregivers who watched over Marjorie and provided her with loving care in her later years - Ada, Tina, Toyin, Tola, Charlotte, Pam, Doris, Myrtle and others. We will forever be grateful. Contributions may be made in her honor to Congregation Beth Israel, or charity of your choice. Private graveside services will be held on July 21, 2020, at Beth Israel West Dallas Cemetery with Rabbi David Lyon officiating.

Marjorie Bernstein Kaplan

February 14, 1917 - July 17, 2020