Emily Willens Gotkin's Obituary
GOTKIN, Emily Willens, was born Mary 26, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, and died November 9, 2013, in Tucson, AZ. Emily married Al Gotkin (now deceased) on September 24, 1950, and spent the majority of her life in Tucson. They had three children, Elizabeth Olson (Keith), of Tigard, OR, and Vicki Gotkin (Ed French), and Larry Gotkin, who all live in Tucson. Emily had three grandchildren, Steven Adler, Joseph Gotkin, and Kelsey Adler. Emily's social nature and love of countless "other" children begot her the name "Mom" by many, and her hand-knitted blankets warm new babies, grown babies and will warm babies yet-to-be born. Emily is also survived by her many friends, as well as by the memories of all those who knew her. A graveside service will be held on November 11, 2013, at 9:00 o'clock a.m., at EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY. Donations may be made to Temple Emanu-El and to Peppi's House at TMC, where Emily received exceptional and loving care from their staff during her last illness.
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