Barbara Goldbarg Melamed

In Memory of Barbara Goldbarg Melamed 7/26/1935-11/17/2022

Barbara Goldbarg Melamed, age 87, of St. Paul, passed away on November 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Morton Melamed; parents, Arthur and Rebecca Goldbarg; son-in-law, Steven Sherwyn; and former husband, Allan Cohen. Survived by daughter, Audrey Cohen Sherwyn; grandchildren, Dylan (Austen) Sherwyn and Samantha Sherwyn; sister, Marjorie Doroshow; step-children, Richard (Cherri) Melamed, Ilene Melamed (Joel Schatz), Harold (Barbara) Melamed, and Louis (Nancy) Melamed; and step-grandchildren, Scott (Alexandra), Rita, Madeleine and Eli Melamed, and Rosalind and Tamara Schatz. Barbara was an amazing woman who was well accomplished in all her endeavors - academic, career, and volunteer commitments. She was a 1953 graduate of Central High School in St, Paul; graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1957 with a B.S. with Distinction in Medical Technology; and received a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hamline University in 1995. Barbara worked as a Medical Technologist at the University of Minnesota and then taught Chemistry at the Medical Institute of Minnesota. She was active in the Minnesota Society of Medical Technologists, including serving on their Board and as President, as well as active in the U of M and the Medical Technology Alumni Associations. Barbara was an avid volunteer in the Jewish community. Among her many volunteer efforts, Barbara served in numerous capacities for Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization, including as Regional President and on the National Board. Barbara was a life-long member of Mount Zion Temple Hebrew Congregation in St. Paul where she served on the Board of Trustees and as Congregational President. In addition, Barbara's passions were her family, travel, golf, Bridge, and Mah Jongg. Barbara was extremely well read and enjoyed a good discussion about current events. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, relative and friend and most enjoyed being with her family and friends and hosting holiday meals! Thank you to the staffs of The Alton memory care in St. Paul and the Interim Hospice team for the care and compassion given to her in her last years. Graveside service MONDAY, November 21, 2022 at 2:00pm at MOUNT ZION CEMETERY, 1670 Payne Ave., St. Paul. Shiva: Monday, 7:00pm, Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Memorials are preferred to Mount Zion Temple, Hadassah or the Alzheimer's Association.