July 6, 1921-October 26, 2014
Born to Leo and Tamara Birulin in Tientsin, China, Sol passed away in Seattle at the age of 93.
He greeted everyone with a smile and was instantly their friend.
Working as a teacher, selling jewelry, or volunteering for numerous community organizations allowed Sol an opportunity to express and demonstrate his love of people of all backgrounds. He was a devoted Jew and led a life committed to God and Torah.
Together with Ann, his wife of 65 years, Sol traveled extensively. He served in the army in Europe in World War II and then graduated the University of Washington. He taught in junior high, high school, and community college. He was a past president of the Seattle Hebrew Academy, and a strong supporter of Jewish education. Sol was a great chess player and loved to write poetry and stories, which he shared with all his friends.
In addition to Ann, Sol is also survived by his beloved children, Gloria (Mark) and Mark (Ayelet) and his dearly loved grandchildren, Brian, Brandon, Jenna, Avital (Netanel), Tikva, and Maayan; nephews, David and Robert. Predeceased by his brother, Alex.
Funeral services were held at Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath Cemetery on October 28. Remembrances may be made to Seattle Hebrew Academy, the Birulin Scholarship Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, or the Summit at First Hill.