Evelyn Gerber, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on May 21st, 2025 at the age of 96. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

Graveside

Date of Service:

Sunday May 25th, 2025

Time of Service:

11:00 AM  

Interment at:

Machpelah Cemetery, 21701 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Tzvi Muller  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting through Monday afternoon at the residence of Dr. Michael and Diane Gerber, 474 Beverly Island Dr. Waterford MI 48328 Phone: (248) 840-7628.

Religious services will be held Sunday evening at 7:00PM.

Shiva Hours:
Sunday- following the interment through the evening
Monday- from 2:00PM until 5:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

The Michigan Parkinson Foundation
30400 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 150
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: (248) 433-1011  

Family Members:

Beloved wife of the late Jay Gerber. Dear mother of Dr. Michael (Diane) Gerber and Rise (Marcos) Villanueva. Loving grandmother of Brooke (Chaim) Leiberman, Erica (Jim) Villanueva, Benjamin (Betsy) Gerber, Jaime Villanueva and Marissa (Daniel) Sternberg. Adoring great-grandmother of Naomi Leiberman, Talia Leiberman, Matan Leiberman, Rozlyn Gerber, Julius Gerber, Jude Sternberg, Desmond Sternberg, Eleanor Sternberg, Javier Villanueva, Emilio Villanueva and Victoria Villanueva. Devoted sister of Jerry (Joanne) Goldin. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Evelyn Gerber had a gift for bringing people together. Evelyn loved hosting family and friends, especially for brunches and holidays, and was known for making everyone feel cared for. She was an avid player of Bridge, Mahjong, and Pan, and cherished her time at the card table. She was a devoted wife to Jay Gerber, and their deep bond remained even after his passing. She leaves behind a legacy of love, tradition, and family.  

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