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To Honor and Celebrate the Life of James Barnett Feibel and Extend Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends on the Occasion of his Passing.
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WHEREAS, James was born on June 17, 1933, to parents Pearl and Troy Feibel; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Columbus Academy, James held degrees from Yale University and University of Michigan Law School; and
WHEREAS, James was the Past President of the Columbus Jewish Foundation and Mount Carmel Foundation, Past Board Chair of Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Trustee of Columbus Speech and Hearing Center as well as Jewish Family Services, Special Counsel to Ohio Attorneys General William J. Brown, Anthony J. Celebreeze Jr., and Lee Fisher, and was the Founding President of Temple Beth Shalom; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong community servant, serving as a foster parent to over 100 infants in foster care, James was recognized with numerous awards for his service and dedication to those around him; and
WHEREAS, James is survived by his wife of over 62 years Babette, his children Julie (Randal), Karen (James), Lauren (Bennett), and Jonathan (Lori Ann), his siblings Donald (Ronni) and Barbara (Rob), many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a great grandchild; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and celebrate the life of James Barnett Feibel and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.