Bernard Isaac Kort
October 10, 1926 ~ September 25, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville – Bernard Isaac Kort, 83, died Saturday, September 25, 2010.
A native of Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Mollie Kowitz. He was a US Navy veteran of W.W.II.
Bernie never met a stranger. He was loved by all.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Klugman Kort; two daughters, Valerie Kieffer and her husband Jim, Kim Kort and her partner Jan Oliver and a son, Richard A. Kort and his wife, Adrienne; four grandchildren, Sophie, Lucy, Chloe and Mollie Claire and one brother, Zachary Kowitz.
A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00 am in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by Rabbi Betsheva Meiri.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Beth HaTephila, 43 North Liberty St., Asheville, NC 28801 for the Amud L'Chaim (Pillars of Life) Capital Campaign.
We are so sorry to hear the sad news and are thinking of you at this difficult time. You’ll be in our prayers.
Margaret,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bernie was such a gracious host and great company. We will miss him.
We hold you in our hearts during this difficult time.
May you find strength in family and shelter in the embrace of friends.
Dear Margaret,
We’re so saddened to hear of your loss. Bernie was such a special person and we have such wonderful memories of the times we spent with you. You and the family are in our hearts and prayers.
In 1983 My husband & I opened a swimsuit shop on the Outer Banks of NC called ‘Birthday Suits,’ and Bernie was one of our first sales reps. We always enjoyed his sales visits because they weren’t always solely focused on business. We’d discuss life, happiness, and whatever came to mind that day. His enthusiasm for life was contageous, and he left a lasting impression. He will always be fondly remembered. God bless you all.
Margaret and Kim,
We are so sorry for your loss. No one can know your grief but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything. Lynise, Lisa, Teresa, Lisa and Pam
Bernie was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed. Our hearts and sympathy go out to Margaret and his family.
Al and Mary
Life is about joy and the journey. Bernie shared his joy, heart and home with us all.
You are in my thoughts and prayers each day.