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The heart of a ballet dancer

How would you like to meet a very good woman and learn from her example?

I am going to tell you about this loving family woman, sister, daughter and friend. Her name was Evelyn Richman.

I met Evelyn when I was little. He always sported a beaming smile that lit up every room he was in. Her optimism was infectious, and everyone who was lucky enough to meet her felt her presence long after she left.

One of the best lessons I learned from her was to make the most of any circumstance. By not dwelling on the negative, she managed to create positive momentum for herself and her friends.

Evelyn had a great interest in tuning in with other people. (No one ever tires of talking about himself). She would listen carefully to what you said with a happy and encouraging smile! If you had a problem, she would listen to you, ask you questions, and help you get through it. This generated a magnetism that attracted me and many others.

Evelyn was a great cheerleader for me in my music career. (For many years I worked for International Ballet companies in New York City such as Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Kirov Ballet, and other companies.)

When I first mentioned which ballet company I was playing for, she lit up.

She said: “As a child I studied piano and took ballet lessons and became a wonderful ballet dancer! When I was 17, I was offered the opportunity to join Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and continue my training.” Unfortunately, her parents did not let her join. He always liked ballet and loved to see recitals.

Her boyfriend, a military aviator during World War II, died in the war. She never married. He cared for his parents until they passed away and worked for the government for many years. When she retired, she volunteered her time at the airport, museums, and other places where she needed it. She was always willing to help others, listen to them, help them solve their problems and improve their lives!

Evelyn told me the following story about her being the companion for 3 years, when my grandparents Belle and Louis Frank were dating. She would sit between them on their date. He always smiled when he told me this story! She was a close friend of my grandparents and my parents, Dr. Robert and Romayne Frank.

For years, Grandma Belle took Evelyn and me to lunch on our birthday, which we shared; November 24! Following the passing of Belle, Evelyn and I, my husband and another close friend of Evelyn’s, Marsha Rice, who also has her birthday in November, we would get together for lunch and a party to celebrate our birthdays. Since she has been living in a retirement home, we brought lunch, birthday cake, my violin, and played her favorite songs, including New York, New York, which she enjoyed singing with a big smile on her face! Marsha would bring her dog, Chloe and Evelyn would enjoy patting her on the head. He loved dogs!

On Evelyn’s 80th birthday, all her family and friends threw a big party for her!

What lessons have we learned from Evelyn Richman?

Evelyn Richman was one of the happiest, most positive, personable, and most beautiful people I have ever met. She always cared about others, was willing to listen, ask questions and help you think about your problems. He also lent you a smile when you needed it and gave you words of encouragement! It was a blessing to his family and friends.

So remember to listen carefully, keep your eyes open to see what is going on around you. When you see that someone needs help, lend yours.

Our dear friend Evelyn Richman passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was 98 years old and a lifetime resident of Newport News, Virginia. He was born on November 24, 1923, and had two brothers Billy and Eddie Richman. Her family and friends were blessed to have met such a wonderful and loving person who was always willing to help out. He had a passion for helping his family and friends. Your legacy of kindness to others will live on!

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