Kuperman, Ephraim
Son of Shprintza and Naftali. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Moshav Olish, where he spent his childhood. He was a lively and inquisitive child, who loved to help all and was very much loved by his family, acquaintances and friends. He studied at the Burgata Elementary School and continued his high school studies at the vocational school at the Neurim Youth Village, in the mechanics track. He was a member of the Hanoar Haoved Vehalomed movement in the moshav and was active in various sports circles, mainly in soccer. His nickname was ‘Great Ephraim.’ Ephraim was conscripted into regular army service in May 1969, and after basic training he was assigned to serve in the Ordnance Corps, and during his three years of service he served as a mechanic for armored personnel carriers. He spent his regular service in Sharm el-Sheikh. Released from regular service with the rank of sergeant. After his release from the army, he married Nurit, and they had three children: Naftali, Aliza (Lizzie) and Shiran, who earned his living as a breadwinner in the middle of August 1987, On August 20, 1987, and was buried at the Segula Military Cemetery in Petach Tikvah, leaving behind a wife, three children, parents, two brothers, and a sister – Bezalel, Shalom and Leah In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, He was always one of the pillars of the unit and was always called a pioneer and did his job with dedication and efficiency. “
