In Memory
Herbert Zinman - Class Of 1962
Herbert Zinman Obituary
Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2011.
Herbert Zinman, 67 was born in Mitchell, SD. Herb passed away surrounded by his love ones on October 5, 2011 at his home in Visalia Ca.
Herb was raised in South Bend, ID, until the age of 18; that is when he decided to begin his adventures life in Los Angeles Ca. Herb was one unique character. He was a member of the Army National Guard. He studied at Loyola University and College of Law. He was retired accountant, police, Deputy District Attorney and Judge of Los Angeles; practice law till the end. Was a Judo instructor; Herb had a big heart for scuba diving and was able to open his own stores, traveled the world working as a scuba course director for Padi and EFR instructor trainer, as well as a Dan instructor. Later becoming a General Manager for Sport Chalet. Since he was a boy had a passion of flying and was a pilot as well.
Herbert touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity; he was an inspiration and maintained his trademark of sense of humor all the way to the end.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruben and Rebecca Zinman, brother: Howard Zinman: son Payam Lakestani. Survived by daughters Tracie, Amber, grandchildren Sebastian, Josh and Holly, brothers Ira Zinman, Jerry Zinman
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Who has looked for the best in others and given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration
Whose memory is a benediction
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
Herb was raised in South Bend, ID, until the age of 18; that is when he decided to begin his adventures life in Los Angeles Ca. Herb was one unique character. He was a member of the Army National Guard. He studied at Loyola University and College of Law. He was retired accountant, police, Deputy District Attorney and Judge of Los Angeles; practice law till the end. Was a Judo instructor; Herb had a big heart for scuba diving and was able to open his own stores, traveled the world working as a scuba course director for Padi and EFR instructor trainer, as well as a Dan instructor. Later becoming a General Manager for Sport Chalet. Since he was a boy had a passion of flying and was a pilot as well.
Herbert touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity; he was an inspiration and maintained his trademark of sense of humor all the way to the end.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruben and Rebecca Zinman, brother: Howard Zinman: son Payam Lakestani. Survived by daughters Tracie, Amber, grandchildren Sebastian, Josh and Holly, brothers Ira Zinman, Jerry Zinman
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Who has looked for the best in others and given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration
Whose memory is a benediction
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
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George H. Winkelmann (1961)
RIP Herb. I'm commenting here chiefly because no-one else has. Feels lonely. I did not know Herb, but I remember seeing him wandering the hallowed halls of John Adams High School. We shared the same school for three years. I hope his family and friend mourned his passing well, laughed and cried, and most of all remembered. He certainly was a handsome gentleman, and it sounds like, from reading his obit, that he was definitely one of the good guys. Another Eagle has flown into the clouds. RIP Herb!!
Gordon Murray Schwartz (Adman) (1974)
Thank you for your kind comments George!!