Jeanette Longman Yellen Obituary (1919 - 2012)

Age 93 of St. Louis Park, MN, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 15th, 1919, the same day that the American Legion was formed. Ironically she worked for the American Legion Minnesota Headquarters as the executive secretary for each state commander for over thirty years. She married Harry Yellen on June 17th, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He passed away February 2nd, 1970. She is survived by her children, Fern & Jim Rocklin of Sioux City, Iowa and Caryn & Fred Goldberg of Plymouth, Minnesota; grandchildren, Margo Rocklin, Ross & Lauren Rocklin, Michelle Goldberg all of Chicago, Illinois and Matt Goldberg of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She will be missed by her many relatives and friends who appreciated her warmth, kindness and intelligence. The family would also like to thank the nursing staff at Sholom Home West, especially Pannah, Naomi, Fatima, Tupe and Johnny and the hospice staff at Sholom. Graveside service TUESDAY 3PM at WEST SIDE HEBREW CEMETERY, 1250 Barclay St., St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The City of Hope, Beth El Synagogue or the donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA, Roitenberg Residence, 3610 Phillips Pkwy., St. Louis Park (Tuesday 7PM).