Jean "Shay" Karch Obituary (2008)

Jean "Shay" Karch, born in Minneapolis December 27, 1924, Jean, a loving mother, wife, grandmother, business woman and a graduate of North High School, passed away August 31 after a courageous five year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Karch, parents, Joseph and Nettie Chutter, sister, Bernice Sandler, and brother James Chutter. Survived by husband Jake Garber; son Michael (Beverly) Karch; daughter Randee Massler; grandchildren Brian Karch, Amanda Karch, Justin Massler, Jeremy Massler; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was ahead of her time when she and her husband Charles purchased Floyd’s Lock and Safe Company in 1953. Jean was a sharp business woman who treated customers and employees the way she wanted to be treated herself. Jean loved life. Her passion and love for her grandchildren and husband Jake could be seen in her eyes and heard in the tone of her voice. Other pastimes were golfing, (3 holes in one) cards, travel, piano, friends, and good bargains. Other fun claims to fame included being on the National TV show “Whats My Line” and Queen of the Money Machine, a local TV question and answer show. Special thanks to her loving and supportive husband Jake, her caregiver Rose Los, and best friend June Berg. Funeral service THURSDAY SEPT 4, AT 2 PM, LAKEWOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 3600 Hennepin Ave. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. SHIVA, 7 PM Thursday at Sholom Home West, 3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park.