Sylvia "Skippy" Arlene Rubin

March 29, 1922 - November 26, 2018

Sylvia “Skippy” Arlene Rubin, age 96 of Hopkins MN, previously of Boynton Beach FL, Delray Beach FL and Norwalk CT, passed away on November 26, 2018. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Meyer "Mike"; parents, Anna and Isadore; brother, Saul. Survived by sons, Ron (Harriet Herschel) of Seattle WA and Russ (Karen) of Edina MN; her special granddaughters, Amanda (Narayana Pappu) and Sara; and sister-in-law, Ruth Rubin of Delray Beach FL. Special thanks go to Team Skippy: Gayle Deshong, Gayle Wiederholt, Sandy Kaplan, Mary Parker and Cindy Dubansky. Their love and care for Skippy can never be repaid. Also, sincere thanks go to the staff of Grace Homes - Wilshire House where Skippy lived for the past 3 ½ years under the watchful and caring eyes of their exceptional staff. Skippy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She graduated high school at the age of 16 and married at 21. Skippy will be remembered for her smile, her laugh and her commitment to keeping her house clean and neat. But most importantly, she will be remembered for the love she had for her family and friends. Skippy’s heart was her most important attribute. Funeral service 1PM WEDNESDAY, November 28th at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Karen Rubin Hag Sameach Fund at Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley MN 55422. SHIVA 7PM Wednesday & Thursday at 6601 Biscayne Blvd., Edina MN.