Harriette June "Babe" Katzovitz Obituary (1924 - 2012)

Harriette June “Babe” Katzovitz, age 87, of St. Louis Park; passed away on March 1st. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harvey, parents Abraham & Lena Zacks and sisters, Rose (Leonard) Segal, Kay (Bill) Liebo and Arthur Moscoe. Survived by her loving family, children Paul Michael, Scottsdale, and Susan Bosch, Minneapolis; grandchildren Kelly & Scott Barkman, Avesha Michael, Aaron Michael and Devan Michael; great-grandchildren Drew, Cole and Allison Barkman; wonderful sibling-in-laws Frank & Isla Katzovitz, Marcia & Aaron Pinkus, Chuckie & Mendy Gruesner and Helen & Don Rosen. Also many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews who went out of their way to make her life happier and easier (“you know who you are”). In addition, she appreciated her wonderful aide and friend, Carmen Anders; also Brian Mueller, who was happy to be of help. Harriette loved reading, music, movies and playing cards with friends, and she was always open to learning new things. She loved dining with family and always enjoyed their visits. She cherished her beloved dogs, more recently Shadow. (This obituary was written by Harriette) Funeral service 11am MONDAY at HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 East Franklin Ave., Mpls. Memorials are preferred to Animal Humane Society or donor’s choice. SHIVA, 7pm Monday at Knollwood Place, 3630 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park.