Ruth Abzug Obituary (2008) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Born November 14, 1935 in Krasnosielc, Poland, died peacefully on June 6th after an incredibly hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceeded in death by mother, Doba, father Shimshon, her loving husband Bernhard, and her adoring daughter Deborah Zaligson. She is survived by her daughter Susan Friedman of Plymouth, MN and her family, son-in-law David Friedman, grandchildren Marc and Debbie Friedman; her son Paul Abzug of Tonka Bay, MN and his family, wife Shari, beloved grandchildren Heather (“Sweatheart”) and Nathan (“Buddy”) Abzug; loving granddaughter Jennifer Zaligson of St. Louis Park, MN and her father Craig Zaligson; brother Jack Berg of Seattle, WA and his family; sister and brother-in-law, Ida and Arie Nabozny of Baltimore, MD and their family; the Fursetzer family; the Walstien family; the Wolfe family of Plymouth, MN, David, Lisa, Rachel, and Mira; and Brenda Wolfe of Hoboken, NJ. The world will never eat the same with the passing of this beautiful, kind, strong, and incredibly loving woman of valor who will be missed by so many people. Ruth will always be remembered by so many people for making their celebrations and holidays complete with her smile, energy, and wonderful food. A special thanks to all of the kind and dedicated staff on 4-East at Methodist Hospital and at NC Little Hospice for treating her like the royalty she deserved to be, and to Dr. Steven Duane and Dr. Beth Grommesh for all of their efforts and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 (www.pancan.org), NC Little Memorial Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina, MN 55435 (www.littlehospice.org), Park Nicollet Foundation, 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (www.parknicollet.com), or to any charity Ruthie would consider worthy. Funeral service SUNDAY (TODAY) 3:30 PM at B’NAI EMET SYNAGOGUE, 3115 Ottawa Ave. S., St. Louis Park. Shiva, 1844 Maryland Ave. South, St. Louis Park 55426 (Sun 7PM) and gathering of family and friends (Wed and Thurs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)