BARNERT, Ida Beth

Ida Beth Blatt Barnert, born in Buffalo, New York in 1919, the youngest of eight brothers and sisters died in San Antonio on Monday, November 18, 2002. Ida and her husband Milton operated Barnert's Toy Store in New York City for 20 years. Ida and Milton moved to San Antonio from New York City in 1964 with their beloved family where they created a successful real estate business. They were members of Congregation Rodeph Sholom of New York, where Ida was President of the Parents Association of the Religious School. She enjoyed a large and affectionate variety of friends and family in San Antonio for many years. Ida was active in Temple Beth-El Sisterhood and many educational activities in the community. She was known for her candor, grace, and humor and enjoyed welcoming people to the community. Her many cousins, nieces, and nephews eagerly anticipated spending time with Ida either at her home or theirs. She is preceded in death by her husband Milton Barnert. She is survived by her son Douglas Barnert and his wife Ruth Jacoby Barnert of New York City; daughter Suzanne Barnert of Arizona; son Jonathan Barnert of Arizona; grandchild Matthew Jacoby Barnert of New York City; and brother Phillip Blatt of Buffalo, New York. Services have been held. Rabbi Bergmann-Vann officiated. Interment in Beth-El Memorial Park, 1715 Austin Highway. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Golden Manor Resident Enrichment Fund, 130 Spencer Lane, San Antonio, TX 78201, where Ida was a resident for the past thirteen years. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select "Send Condolences" at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with Porter Loring 1101 McCullough. Published in the Arizona Republic on 11/22/2002.