Jean Taback Obituary (1928 - 2022)

Jean Taback, age 94, passed away on April 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Shifra and Nathan Taback, sister, Zola Zevit; brothers, Jack Dolberg and Harvey Taback. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey Bemel (Susan), Sanford Bemel (Cheryl), Robert Bemel (Randi Livon) and daughter, Nancy Bemel-Silverman (Mark). Her adoring grandchildren, Danielle Rodin (Yuriy), Arianna Livon-Bemel, Hayley Bemel (fiancée Andrew Heisler), Louis Livon-Bemel (Rosie Buchanan), Spencer Bemel, Sophia Bemel, Blaire Bemel, Reece and Madison Silverman, and great granddaughters, Penelope, and Mila Rodin. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends near and far. Jean was born in Winnipeg, Canada and proudly remained a dual citizen. She moved to Rochester, Minnesota to marry and became a founding member of the B’nai Brith Synagogue. She was a lifelong member of Hadassah and proud of her travels to Israel. Later, she worked at Pacer Center (and continued to volunteer for many years), The Canadian Consulate and John Alden Insurance. She was an accomplished pianist and played Chopin until her passing. She will be remembered for her kind voice, loving smile, beautiful handwriting and her love of family and friends. Her greatest joy were her children, and being Nana to her grandchildren and being GG to her great grandchildren. Graveside service 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY April 27th at ADATH YESHURUN CEMETERY, 5605 France Ave., Edina. Graveside service will also be available via zoom. For the link, please email zoom1@hodroffepstein.com. In lieu of flowers, Jean requested donations made to Pacer Center, Autism Speaks and Ronald McDonald House. Shiva Services 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 27th at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane West Minnetonka, MN 55305. Shiva Service is also available on Adath Live Stream https://www.adathjeshurun.org/livestream