Suzanne R. Saltzman Obituary (1945 - 2017)

Suzanne Saltzman, 72, after a valiant and steadfast fight, finally succumbed to the horrible effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Thursday, September 28. Preceded in death by parents, Shirley & Phillip Richter, and son Jason Saltzman. Survived by son Joshua Saltzman, ¬¬-grandchildren Lola & Tucker, supportive sisters Carol Mayeron (Bob) and Barbara Walters; loving nieces and nephews Jennifer & Scott Landy , Molli Mayeron, Matthew Erhlich & M. Ashby Walters, Dr. Justin Walters & Sophia Zhang, Courtney & Matthew Doolin, great nephew and niece Riley and Paige Landy. Suzanne set an early example for strong, powerful, and influential women in business and society. Before being diagnosed at age 60, Suzanne was CFO of her company Jesco Industrial Supplies, a master bridge player, and competitive tennis player. She volunteered for the Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter and for several other nonprofit organizations. Suzanne was also the aunt extraordinaire who was there to share her love of shopping, host your birthday party, cheer on your team, or loan you her dog. Always dressed impeccably for work or play, she was a beautiful person on the outside and inside. Funeral services are graveside 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY, October 1st at ADATH CHESED SHEL EMES CEMETERY, 3724 Winnetka Ave. N., Crystal. Donations preferred to the Suzanne Saltzman Respite Care Fund at JFCS or the MS Society. SHIVA, Sunday (6:00 PM) at Temple Israel, 2323 Fremont Ave. So., Minneapolis