Murray Clark Appelbaum Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Murray Clark Appelbaum Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, age 80. Died Aug. 3, 2016. We will dearly miss Murray’s dry sense of humor, “devil’s advocate” position on politics and causes, and devotion to the game of bridge (ACBL Gold Life Master, bridge teacher and former editor of Gopher Bridge News). Written word communicator, he worked as a professional advertising and marketing specialist for many years and was a ghost writer/author of numerous feature stories, business articles and “how-to” books. He was a graduate of Marshall High School, St. Paul (1953), and the University of Minnesota School of Journalism (1957). He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard, Board member and long-time volunteer for the Minnesota Division of the American Cancer Society, member of Goldstar chapter of AZA and member of Temple of Aaron. Preceded in death by parents, Doris and Nathan Appelbaum; and brother, Bradley Appelbaum. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Arlene (nee Bomberg); and sons, Scott (Kitty) Appelbaum, Broken Arrow, OK, Martin (Anna) Appelbaum, St. Paul, MN, and Elliot (Rick Dykes) Appelbaum, Lexington, KY; sisters, Mary (Bob) Baller, Laura (Gordy) Robertson and Lynn (Michael) Lindsoe; brother-in-law, Frank (Dinny) Bomberg; and sister-in-law, Betsy Appelbaum; adoring and devoted granddaughter, Allyson Appelbaum; grandson, David (Erin) Jones; granddaughter, Becky Jones; great-granddaughter, Jessica Jones and children, Brianna, Jaydn, Tiana and Alijah; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, godchildren and friends. The family is most appreciative for the loving help of caregivers Alesya and Carren, compassionate staff of Sholom Home East 4th floor, and heartfelt, caring support of Intrepid Hospice (Annie, Rebekah, Jeanne, Amy, Jeri). Funeral service FRIDAY, 11:00am, HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 671 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Sholom Home East, St. Paul JCC, Temple of Aaron, Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or donor’s choice. SHIVA: Sholom Home East, 740 Kay Ave., St. Paul (Sun. and Mon. 7:00pm)