Theresa Ackerman Berman

Theresa Ackerman Berman, age 100, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2012 surrounded by her family. Survived by daughters and son-in-law, Sharon & Phil Snyder and Lillian Berman Goldfarb; son, Lyle Berman, daughters-in-law, Connie Berman and Jan Berman; grandchildren, Jaye Snyder (Kenneth Brimmer), Julie Berman (Hal Kaufman), Laura Snyder Klapper (Marty), Bradley Berman (Erica), Amy Berman and Jessie Berman and 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her six nieces and trusted friend and caregiver extraordinaire, Larry Michno. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Nathan; her sisters, Ruth Davis, Florence Etkin and June Greene and her parents, Lillian and M.L. Ackerman and her son-in-law, Gerald Goldfarb. A woman ahead of her time, Theresa was a community leader, accomplished artist, philanthropist and cherished matriarch. She will be remembered for her devotion to the many causes she cared about, her elegance, graciousness and relentless energy for leading a full and meaningful life. Funeral service SUNDAY 11 AM at ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 Hillside Lane West. Minnetonka. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Minneapolis Jewish Federation, Suite 200 or The National Council for Jewish Women - Minneapolis Section, Suite 160; both at 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55305. SHIVA Sunday 6:30PM at Adath Jeshurun Congregation and Monday 7PM at 12700 Sherwood Place (community room), Minnetonka.