Bina Stoller Pomerantz

Bina Stoller Pomerantz died on June 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 13, 1933, to Albert G. and Sonia Cohen Stoller. Her childhood was spent in Chicago where she attended The University of Illinois till her family moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1952. Within a few months of moving to San Antonio, she met Charles B. Pomerantz (Chuck), and they married in San Antonio on January 11, 1953. Their family grew quickly, Judy, their eldest was born in 1954, then Helene was born in 1955 and finally, their son, Mark, who was born in 1956 - their family was complete. During this time, they moved from San Antonio to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then back to San Antonio, and then to Waco, Texas, and then back to San Antonio, and then to Jacksonville, Florida, and then back to San Antonio. As their children grew older, Bina returned to school, working part time, and going to classes part time. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas. While she was in school, she also worked as a teacher’s aide, working with kindergarten and first grade children. After receiving her teaching degree, she returned to the elementary classroom as a full-fledged teacher. She continued as an educator for more than 20 years, working with young children all the time. After her retirement from teaching, she joined Chuck in traveling to conventions and trade shows selling jewelry. During this time, they also operated a jewelry store at a shopping center in San Antonio. As they began to retire from these businesses, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where Chuck’s sister and brother-in-law (Muriel and Lou Polett) and their family lived. As they grew older, Bina and Chuck made their final move to Houston, Texas, where their daughter Judy lived. After Chuck's death in 2020 and as Bina's health began to decline, Judy took on a caregiver role for Bina, making sure that her medical needs were taken care of. The two were a great emotional support for each other. While spending most of her working years in San Antonio, Bina found time to create a close circle of “girlfriends”. Sylvia, Norma, Gloria, Leah Ray, Chaikey, and Jeanne were among this group. Sylvia Wilk is now the only survivor of this sisterhood. Bina’s passion for Mahjong, which she cultivated as a young adult, stayed with her until her last months. Bina was predeceased by her husband, Chuck, in 2020. She was also predeceased by her parents, by her sister Florie Saiger, and by Florie’s youngest daughter Jennifer Smith. Also predeceasing her were Chuck’s sister and brother-in-law, Muriel and Lou Polett. She is survived by her children, Judy Pomerantz, Helene Pomerantz Buxbaum (Cliff), and Mark Pomerantz, as well as her grandchildren, Sarah Buxbaum, Merrick Buxbaum, Johnathon Pomerantz, and Jose Pomerantz. Also surviving are her brother, Bobby Stoller, her nieces and nephews, Stacey Stone, Gail Blanchard Saiger (John), and Michelle Stoller, Jeff Polett (Toni), Rhonda Juster and Marty Polett, and their families, along with many cousins. Bina lived a long, full life, and what she valued most in that life was her family. It is that family that now celebrates her life and mourns her death. She will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Houston Parkinson’s Association.

Bina Stoller Pomerantz

June 13, 1933 - June 20, 2023