Beatrice Harriet Herman

Beatrice Harriet Herman, 102, of Minnetonka , passed away peacefully December 20th surrounded by family and friends. Bea’s life is an example of a full life well lived. She was a much loved and devoted wife to Ned Herman for 69 years, a wonderful Mother to Micki and Ed, an adoring grandmother and great grandmother. Bea was preceded in death by parents, Tillie and Charles Ziman; husband, Ned Herman; and daughter-in-law, Ruth Herman. Survived by daughter, Micki Herman Kay (Neil); son, Edward Herman; nephew Bernie (Renee) Herman, and special friend Jan Lubar. Grandchildren, David (Gabby Kaplan) and Michael Kronick, Jon and David (Gina) Herman, Jackie (Donny) Furst, David (Lauren) Kay, chosen granddaughters Wendy Metchnick and Lisa Pohlen. Great-grandchildren, Rocky, Samson, and James Furst, Aaron and Mason Denton, Brady and Reagan Kay, Allie Kronick, Hannah and Noah Herman, and chosen granddaughter Elle Lubar. Born in Minneapolis, Bea graduated from North High and attended the University of Minnesota. She was beautiful, funny, curious, and highly intelligent. Bea played competitive bridge until the end of her life with her dear friends, Deanna Craton, Barb Burch, and Susan Carlson. She kept her driver’s license until she was 101. Her famous recipes are well used by the best cooks in Mpls. Bea was a feisty, comical woman who taught Yiddish sayings and gave expert advice on life to people in all walks of life. Beatrice was an outspoken advocate for women’s rights, a lifelong Democrat who read two newspapers a day and knew all the baseball stats. When Bea was 89 years old, the Star Tribune published an article about her catching a foul ball at a Twins game. The family would like to thank the Roitenberg Assisted Living Residence , Temple Israel clergy, Methodist Hospice, as well as her countless friends , for their care and devotion. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. FRIDAY, Dec. 22th at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave. So., Mpls. There will be a light supper at the home of Micki and Neil Kay following the cemetery service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Temple Israel or Mayo Clinic Hematology Research. SHIVA, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23rd at the home of Micki and Neil Kay.