Jeanne Beker
Beker in 2010, photo by Prphotos.com
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: March 19, 1952
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Jeanne Beker is a Canadian television personality, fashion editor, and author.
Jeanne was born in Toronto, Canada, to Bronia and Joseph Beker, who were from Kozova, Poland, now Ukraine. They were Jewish, Holocaust survivors, and moved to Canada from a displaced persons camp in Austria.
Jeanne has two children with her former husband, radio personality Bob Magee.
Jeanne’s paternal grandfather was Berl Beker (the son of Hersch Kaminer and Ester Lea Beker). Berl was born in Kolomyia, Ukraine.
Jeanne’s paternal grandmother was named Gittel Siegendorf (the daughter of Jonas Siegendorf and Sara).
Jeanne’s maternal grandfather was Moshe Baruch Rohatiner (the son of Schojel/Schoel Rohatiner and Sara Sane). Moshe was born in Pidhaitsi, Ukraine.
Jeanne’s maternal grandmother was Malka Ester Gold (the daughter of Szije Leisor Gold and Chaje Scheiner). Malka was born in Kozova, Ukraine. Szije was the son of Koppel Gold and Rachel. Chaje was the daughter of Naftali Scheiner and Mindel Leja.
Sources: http://www.theglobeandmail.com
Genealogy of Jeanne’s parents – https://www.geni.com
Jeanne’s paternal grandfather was Berl Beker (the son of Hersch Kaminer and Ester Lea Baker). Berl was born in Kolomyia, Ukraine.
Jeanne’s paternal grandmother was Gittel Siegendorf (the daughter of Jonas Siegendorf and Sara).
Jeanne’s maternal grandfather was Moshe Baruch Rohatiner (the son of Schojel/Schoel Rohatiner and Sara Sane). Moshe was born in Pidhaitsi, Ukraine.
Jeanne’s maternal grandmother was Malka Ester Gold (the daughter of Szije Leisor Gold and Chaje Scheiner). Malka was born in Kozova, Ukraine. Szije was the son of Koppel Gold and Rachel. Chaje was the daughter of Naftali Scheiner and Mindel Leja.
Genealogy of Jeanne’s parents – https://www.geni.com/people/Josep-Beker/6000000151379490925