Shirley Ansel Obituary (1927 - 2017) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Shirley Ansel (nee Heiligman) Age 89, of St. Louis Park, died February 25, 2017 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey; parents, Florence & Harry Heiligman; siblings, Helen & Robert Levine, Calman Heiligman, Froimy Heiligman, Harriette Rutstein and Ron Heiligman. Survived by children, Phyllis (Phil) Garon, Diane (Jon) Rappaport and Daniel (Carolyn) Ansel; grandchildren, Eddie (Bonnie) Garon, Sara Garon Berl, Naomi (Matt) Oberman, Shira (Michael) Altman, Fred (Jody) Rappaport, Zach Ansel, Sam (Paige) Ansel; great grandchildren, Talia, Josh, Eva, Mira, Simone, Cora, Lucy, Max, Jack, Noah and Micah; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernice Heiligman, Harold Rutstein, Jeri Heiligman, Darrell & Loni Ansel; many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends. Shirley was a wonderful teacher and will be remembered for her music, her delicious holiday dinners and recitals, and her loyal devotion to her family and friends. She taught nursery school and Sunday school. She accompanied and sang in many musical groups. Most recently she directed chimes groups at Sholom Home sharing her gift of music with so many. Special thanks to Dr. Ron Kaufman, her wonderful caregivers over the past two years and Sholom Hospice for their help and compassion. Funeral service 1:30 PM SUNDAY at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Garon Ansel Rappaport Endowment Fund at Herzl Camp, 4330 South Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416, Beth El Synagogue or donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA 7:00 PM Sunday at Knollwood Place, 3630 Phillips Pkwy, St. Louis Park.