Ann Birrer Obituary (1943 - 2009)

Ann Birrer, 66, born in Philadelphia, PA, and Columbus resident since 1965, passed quietly and comfortably on June 13, 2009 following an inspired and heroic battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Dr. Allen S. Birrer, her dedicated children Scott Birrer and Emmi Micallef, Emmi’s husband, Francois Micallef, grandchild Isabelle Rose, brother Larry Goldsmith and step grandchildren Isla and Antoine. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Max and Mildred Goldsmith, and her favorite aunts, Pearl Nathons and Pearl Silverstein. A tireless advocate and sponsor of the Arts, Ann dedicated over 30 years of service to Ballet Met, The Ohio Arts Counsel, The Ohio Citizens for the Arts advocacy group, and along with Allen was a financial sponsor of the Columbus Museum of Art, Broadway Series and the Columbus Symphony. Her passion to promote the funding, preservation and appreciation of all Art media has benefitted and deeply enriched the citizens of Ohio. Funeral service 1 PM Tuesday, June 16 at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main Street, with Rabbi Harold Berman officiating. Burial to follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed from 10 AM-2PM and 5-8PM Wednesday and Thursday and 10 AM-2PM Friday at the Birrer residence. Please, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s honor to Ballet Met or the American Cancer Society. Loved and admired by her family and surrounded by many wonderful friends, she will be honored and missed.