Lenore R. Gollop Obituary (1936 - 2017) - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Lenore Rosenblum Gollop, born June 28, 1936; passed away February 2, 2017, at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Shale Gollop; her children, Chuck Gollop (his special friend Sofya Melikova), Steven Levey (Sue), Diane Roeser (Richard); and her grandchildren, Mitchell (Nicky) and Danelle Roeser, Rebecca and Sam Levey, Louis and Leah Gollop; her sisters, Barbara Dreyfuss and Marlene (Laury) Strauss; as well as brother-in-law, Edgar (Darlene) Gollop; and many loving nephews, nieces, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Hyman Rosenblum. She lived in St. Paul the majority of her life, and spent a few years in Duluth, married to her previous husband, Edwin Levey. She attended Groveland Grade School, Central High School (’54), and the U of M (A.A. ’56). The reunions and social gatherings were a large part of her life and built great memories. She cherished her years working at St. Kate’s and Jefferson Smurfit, as well as volunteering at United Hospital and Habitat for Humanity. Being a part of many social clubs helped her stay connected to people she loved in the community.Thank you to her many friends from mah jongg, book club, play group, and dinner club. She is proud to have co-authored a book about Shale’s father “Sing Shorty Sing”. She also loved writing poetry for special occasions and her writing was published in the St. Paul Almanac years ago. Everyone thought she was difficult when ordering off a menu; she wasn’t demanding, she was battling intestinal problems for years which ultimately, despite her courageous battle, she lost. Because of her passion for helping others; in lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, PO Box1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976 (www.ccfa.org). To celebrate Lenore's life with family and friends, please join us on Saturday February 11, 2017 12:30pm at the St. Paul Jewish Community Center 1375 St. Paul Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116.