Ira Michael Friedman
On August 14, 2019, on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Cherished son of the late Jack and the late Helen Friedman. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Edward, Karen and Jay and Debra and Robert. Dear uncle to Rebecca and Marc, Jesse and Katie, Rachel, Sarah, Zachary and Jessica, Emma and Ella, Nathan and Elise, Joseph and Eli. Great-uncle to Sam, Rose, Isaac, Annie, Lylah and Jack. Good friend and trusted advisor to many. He was a researcher and sailor who navigated life with curiosity, knowledge and a dry wit. Funeral took place on August 14, 2019 at Victoria Jewish Cemetery. Shiva took place at Chabad Victoria and then continued in Toronto. Condolences may be offered at www.sandsvictoria.ca
I met Ira many years ago in 1960, the first year that camp Ramah in Canada opened. I was his girlfriend for part of that summer and he left an indelible impression on me. Wish I still had his letters filled with fun drawings and Bob and Ray type wit. It’s always shocking when our contemporaries pass away as this was for me. Ira will always have a special place in my heart as a love of my young years.