Mildred Orman Obituary (1934 - 2012) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Age 77 of Edina and formerly of De Pere, WI passed away January 3, 2012 from Alzheimer’s Disease. Millie came into this world with tiny feet and a playful soul. She engaged in life with joy. Her tiny feet had a spring to them that delighted in silly dances. She loved music and singing and brightened our lives with both. Millie was beloved by all for her warmth and humility. She had a way of bringing joy to people even when she could no longer speak. She had a true gift of non-judgment and seeing the best in everyone. Millie's greatest love was her husband and soulmate, Beshert, of 52 years, Eddie. Millie worked as a nurse for years with her husband and was able to anticipate his every need. She especially enjoyed the fringe benefit of being able to sleep with the boss. Millie's greatest pride and joy was her progeny. Her legacy of love and playfulness lives on through her children and grandchildren. Even though the disease took its toll on her mind, Millie retained a full capacity for love and joy. She left this world carried by the singing of her daughters, with her little feet still tapping until the end. Millie was an active member of Cnesses Israel Synagogue in Green Bay, Wisconsin where she was a member of the Chevrah Kaddishah and was Sisterhood president. When her husband volunteered himself for numerous committees, Millie graciously served on the committee. Preceded in death by her son, Abraham; parents, Florence & Chuck French; sister, Mary; brothers, Walter and Mexie. Survived by her Beshert of 52 years, Dr. Edward Orman; daughters, Deborah Orman (Tom Davies), Sheryl Schochet (Wesley), Rachel Orman (David Jones) and Rebecca Orman (Christian Fredrickson); grandchildren, Griffith, Sararosa, Isabelle, Elliot and Molly; sisters, Margot (Robert) Smith and Marcia (Steve) Rienow; brother, Muley (Marlene) French; many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Living Life Home Care and Sholom Hospice for all their kindness, compassion and excellent care which made it possible for Millie to stay in her home surrounded by family and friends until the very end. Funeral service FRIDAY 11AM at HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 671 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul. Memorials are preferred to Sholom Home Care and Hospice, 3620 Phillips Pkwy., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. SHIVA, 1941 Highland Parkway, St. Paul (Saturday-Wednesday 7PM).