Patrice Kaplan Obituary (1950 - 2012)

Patrice (Johnson)Kaplan, age 62 of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2012 in St. Paul. She was preceded in death by her parents Zelda and Arthur Johnson. She will be missed dearly by her loving husband of 36 years Harold Kaplan; her children, Bob (Jennifer) Kaplan, Jamie (Lindsay) Kaplan, Benjie (Libby) Kaplan; grandchildren, Naomi Kaplan and Bella Kaplan; brothers, Joel (Christy) Johnson and Michael (Peggy) Johnson; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends around the world. Patrice was a very active member of her community. Among other activities, she was a past President of St. Paul Children’s Hospital Association, a life member of Hadassah and NCJW, an active member of Professional Women in Real Estate and the West St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. She will also be remembered for her charitable fundraising efforts for the Talmud Torah of St. Paul, The Henry Sibley High School Band, St. Paul JCC, Jewish Community Relations Council, and Beth Jacob Congregation. The family would like to thank the staff of Unit 2500 at United Hospital. Funeral service SUNDAY, 1:00PM, BETH JACOB CONGREGATION, 1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zelda Johnson Scholarship Fund at Beth Jacob, the Harold and Patrice Kaplan Family Recreational Fields at the St. Paul JCC or Sholom Home East in St. Paul. SHIVA 7PM Sunday and Monday at Beth Jacob Congregation and 7 PM Tuesday at 1039 Overlook Rd., Mendota Heights.