Harriett Friedman Obituary (1920 - 2010) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Harriett (Fingerman) Friedman. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. David Fingerman and brother, Dr. Merrill B. Friend. Survived by husband, Dr. Harry S. Friedman; children, Orlene J. Fingerman, Boston; Joel (Sheila) Fingerman, Chicago, Sally Fingerman, Minneapolis, Raleigh (Bill) Wolpert, Minneapolis and four grandchildren, David, Alice and Henry Fingerman and Max Wolpert. She is also survived by step-children, Rohn (Barbara) Friedman and Jeffery (Laurie) Friedman of Boston, and Sharon (Don) Gordon of Philadelphia, and nieces and nephews. Harriett was active in many community organizations. She was President of the Mt. Sinai Women’s Auxiliary, Brandeis Women’s Committee (St. Paul-Mpls. Chapter) & the Board of the Continuing Education Department at the Univ. of Minnesota. She was a graduate of the Univ. of Minnesota (B.A.). She earned a (M.A.L.S.) and (C.A.L.S) at Hamline University. In 1989 she was certified as a mediator and worked at Hennepin County Family Court as a volunteer. She was a long time recording secretary of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest. Although she was an above average tennis player, she was a frustrated golfer. Her chief enthusiasm was tutoring elementary school children, and preparing numerous book reports for her various study groups. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and unflappable “equanamitis” in the face of the “Law of Unexpected Consequences”. Funeral service FRIDAY 11AM at Beth El Synagogue. The family will gather at 12809 April Lane, Minnetonka, immediately following the burial. Memorials to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or organization of donor's choice.