Holly Weisberg Chanen Obituary (2008)

Chanen, Holly Weisberg Age 48 of Minnetonka died peacefully while surrounded by loving family and friends. A truly magnificent woman of great beauty, intelligence, and elegance. She was a woman who loved everything that was beautiful. A woman who lit up the room when she entered it. A 1975 St. Louis Park High graduate who excelled in tennis and skiing, she went on to receive her bachelor's degree at Hunter College in New York and a masters degree from Antioch University. Her professional career ranged from psychotherapy, the entertainment industry and finally, her love of homes and decorating led her to Edina Realty where she was a successful realtor for over ten years. She was a proud member of Temple Israel, Oak Ridge Country Club and the National Council of Jewish Women, where she received the Woman of the Year Award in 1998. Holly was an active volunteer for all cancer causes. On August 18, 2001 she married the kind of guy she was always looking for, Howard Chanen. Though their time together was not nearly enough, they shared a loving relationship where Holly not only built their dream house she made it a beautiful home. She is survived by her loving husband, Howard; parents, Phyllis and Willard Weisberg; brother, Robert Weisberg; sister Susan Michelson; brother-in-law Kirk Michelson and VERY SPECIAL NIECES, Alexandra and Ashley Michelson, Torrey and Kelsey Weisberg; mother-in-law, Molly Chanen; sister- in-law and brother-in-law, Gayle and James Rapoport; nephews Jon and Ryan; step-daughters, Jessica and Amanda Chanen. She was preceded in death by her two loving dogs George and Gracie. We wish to express our gratitude and thanks to her many friends who were always there for her especially her caregiver Glenice Cannon, who made Holly's life so much better. We would like to express our appreciation to Dr. Douglas Yee and Tara Rick for their fine medical care, encouragement and the special love they gave her. Special thanks to Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman for the many visits and for their special bond. Funeral services will be held THURSDAY April 10th 1:30 PM at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave S., Mpls. Donations can be made in memory of Holly to the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, c/o Minnesota Medical Foundation, PO Box 64001, St. Paul, MN 55164-5673.SHIVA, at the Chanen Home (Thursday 4/10 and Saturday 4/12 at 7PM).