President of Aliyah Congregation, Clarence Sappenfield, 95, passed away at the Cherry Creek Nursing Center on Nov. 26, 2007. A longtime resident of Denver, Mr. Sappenfield retired from Mohawk Rubber, Phipps Construction and Operating Room Nurses Association, where he spent many years as a book keeper. In his mid-eighties, he began volunteering his time helping out in a local restaurant and later became an honorary general manager at AmNis Construction and Supply.

Mr. Sappenfield lived a Godly life for others to emulate. Always ready and willing to help those in need, he lived a life of humility, integrity and dedication to the community. After retiring from book keeping, he dedicated most of his time to volunteer work and to serve as a mentor to others.

Serving in his capacity as president of Aliyah Congregation in Monument, Colo., Mr. Sappenfield attended his final Sabbath service on October 27 in a wheelchair, where he offered a b'racha (blessing) over the congregation before his departure. The rabbi commented: "We were fortunate to have had Clarence's with us. He was truly an example of a model of life for others. Blessed be his memory. May the Shalom of Ha-Shem be with all those who love and miss him."

Mr. Sappenfield is survived by his daughter, Linda Hicks of Littleton, 2 grandchildren, Jonathan and Daniel Michels, and 1 great-grandchild, Rachel. He will be very much missed by his family and friends.