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Tanya Leah Temkin

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Tanya Leah Temkin, 71 of Berkeley, California. She was ferociously brilliant and endowed with a mischievous wit. Tanya devoted her working life to those in need. She was the author of many grants that helped distressed and disabled. Hiking, traveling with friends and maintaining her beautiful garden were her passions. Tanya was the daughter of the late Meyer and the late Annabelle Temkin, sister of David (Lois) Temkin beloved of family and friends. Graveside service Wednesday 10:30AM at Westlawn Cemetery (Section C), 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to FORCE- Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd W #373, Tampa, FL 33647, www.facingourrisk.org and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza Suite 2110, New York, NY 10122, www.ocrahope.org To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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