Joyce M. Segelbaum Obituary (1932 - 2010)

Joyce M. Segelbaum, 77, of Golden Valley, MN, a tireless volunteer in the Jewish community, passed away June 12, 2010. Joyce is survived by her devoted husband, Stanley; four children, Scott (Rhonda), Susan (John), Marty (Lauren) and Chuck (Amy); her sister, Jean (Lewis) Rhodes; and her eight grandchildren, Dani, Ben, Hannah, Sam, Dylan, Jake, Lisa and Katie. Joyce, who lived in St. Louis Park, MN for almost her entire life, founded the Jewish Recovery Network for chemically dependent Jews. In 1999, The McKnight Foundation awarded Joyce an Award in Human Service, which honors Minnesotans who put the needs of others before their own. Joyce frequently visited and counseled chemically dependent Jewish patients at Hazelden and other treatment centers and invited them to her home for Jewish holidays. Besides being an active member of Beth El Synagogue, Joyce also volunteered for numerous other organizations. Joyce Segelbaum made a difference in peoples’ lives. Her untiring volunteer work impacted many in the community and made life better for others. Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Joyce Segelbaum’s life was very worthwhile. The family gives a heart-felt thank you to Caring Nurses of Brooklyn Park. Funeral service MONDAY (TODAY) 10 a.m., BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5224 West 26th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Shiva service, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Beth El Synagogue. Memorials are preferred to Beth El Synagogue, Stanley and Joyce Segelbaum fund, which provides meals to shelters, or the Jewish Recovery Network.