Abraham Steven Ulin's Obituary
Dr. A Steven Ulin (Steve) passed away on July 7, 2017, just two weeks shy of his 100th birthday, in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Eleanor, and his children: Joy (Paul) Greenberg of Tucson, Rosalind. (John) Mellen of Seattle, and David (Nancy) Ulin of Maui, HI; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He’s also survived by his sister-in-law, Adele Baras of Birmingham AL. He was pre-deceased by his brothers, Dr. Alex Ulin of Philadelphia and Dr. Louis Ulin of Chattanooga TN.
He was born July 22, 1917, in Philadelphia, PA, to Wolf and Rebecca Ulin and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pennsylvania Medical School. After his service with the US Army Air Corps during WW II, he began his medical practice in Chattanooga, TN in 1946. During his 50 years in Chattanooga, he served as President of the Jewish Community Center and as a board-member of the Jewish Federation and B’nai Zion Synagogue. He also served on the board of the Chattanooga Diabetes Association.
He had a keen mind and an insatiable curiosity as evidenced by his spirited questioning of younger members of the family about their latest studies. He believed in the potency of education and loved seeing his family grow and learn.
The service and interment took place at the Evergreen Cemetary in Tucson with Rabbi Batsheva Appel of Temple Emanu-el officiating.
Donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emanu-el in Tucson or B’nai Zion Congregation in Chattanooga.
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