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Helen Handelsman

January 8, 1932 - October 26, 2017
San Francisco, CA

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It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Handelsman announced she passed away on October 26, 2017, Alameda CA from cancer related illness. Born: January 08, 1932, Baldwin, NY (Long Island) to Ann and Gilbert Gannon. Helen graduated from: Baldwin High School, NY and the Secretarial Academy, Washington DC, and worked for the United States Government; she met future husband Robert O. Brewer while stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. They moved to Dayton OH, and the new family eventually settled in Kalamazoo MI. Raised five children and were heavily involved in the Kalamazoo Junior tennis development program which was near and dear to their hearts. The Brewers were the Family Circle magazine "Tennis Family of the Year" award in 1972. She was also very active in the Service League of Kalamazoo. She remarried in 1976 to Harold Handelsman. As a Professional photographer, she founded Helen Gannon Handelsman (HGH) Photography specializing in Family & Wedding portraiture, also was the designated Photographer of 47 years for the Kalamazoo Junior 16 and under & 18 and Under National Tennis Tournament at Stowe Stadium. (see Dedication leaflet as PDF file attached) Helen was an avid Tennis player, Skier, and lover of Performance Arts (Opera, Ballet, Symphony) She moved to San Francisco in 1988 and worked for Oracle as a "Goodwill Ambassador" at tradeshow functions at the Moscone Convention Center. Surviving to cherish her memory are her Children: Justine Anne Noonan Alameda, CA., John R. Brewer, Redwood City, CA, Thomas J. Brewer, Richmond CA, Ronald O. Brewer, Huntington Beach CA, Christian G. Brewer, Valparaiso IN. Per Helen's request there are No Memorial Services scheduled. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at: Hghbrewerfamily@gmail.com