Molly Karpel Obituary (1928 - 2015) - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Molly Karpel, age 87, of St. Louis Park, our beautiful and talented mother passed away on June 24, 2015. Molly was born March 1,1928 in London, England to Anne and Jack Berlinsky. As a child, she lived through the worst of the Nazi bombing of London. At the age of 26, she met and married the love of her life, Maurice Karpel, z”l. Shortly after, with their 3-year-old daughter Janice in tow, they sailed across the Atlantic,settling in Minnesota. In 1962, with their newest daughter, Penena, they moved to St. Louis Park. Molly’s dearest and oldest friends of 60 years to this day came from those close neighbors on Florida Avenue. They were a circle of truly devoted friends that never wavered-- celebrating both simchas and the tragedies of life. To those around her, Molly was always a wonderful balabusta. Holidays were celebrated with delicious meals and a warm, welcoming atmosphere to both friends and family. Molly was a beautiful, glamorous woman who loved to dance. Molly also loved to read and loved to travel, she and friends traveled around the globe. For Molly, it was always about her children and her grandchildren – wherever they ended up was where she wanted to be. Up until 2010, Molly travelled every few years to London keep in touch with her relatives whom she dearly loved. She was a great singer who loved the songs of WWII, and could sing every Broadway lyric. Her home was always filled with music. Molly was a pioneer in Feminism, always encouraging her daughters to take the world by storm through her own example. Molly was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Maurice Karpel. Molly is survived by her daughters, Janice Karpel and Penny (Alan) McRoberts; her grandchildren, Ilanit Kakou, Yossi (Tamar) Kantor, Aliyah and Gabrielle McRoberts; other relatives, Marion and Harry Karpel, Patricia Kenton, and Lucille Blayne, and many nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to all family and friends who have visited, called, and stayed in touch with her, your support and friendship has meant a lot. We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Sholom Home East Memory Care for their outstanding and loving care of our Mom this past year. Special thanks must go to Rick and his staff; additionally, deepest thanks to Heidi, Michelle, and Dani. Funeral service FRIDAY 3:30 PM, UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 1/2 & Thomas Ave. So., Richfield. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that a donation be made to your favorite charity. SHIVA will be held at Knollwood Place, 3630 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park, Sunday evening 7:00 pm.