Lois Greenberg Marcus

Lois Greenberg Marcus, age 91, of Golden Valley, passed away Nov 7, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, just as Rabbi Davis finished Viddui and Shema. Preceded in death by her parents David & Emma Greenberg, in-laws Jack & Della Marcus, sister Maxine Lazar Wittgraf, brother-in-law Manuel Swatez. Survived by her devoted husband Peter; sister-in-law Helen Swatez, children Barbara (John) Barr, Steven, Larry (Karin Preus), Pamela (Bryant Loving); grandchildren Sara (Mark) Mekler, Stefani Moon-Maher (Brian), Jonathan, Stella, David (Cindy) Barr; 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. After graduating from North High she married her “beshert” Peter, and just celebrated their 71st anniversary. Lois was a life-time member of Hadassah, Jack & Jill Chapter that helped found Mpls Children’s Hospital and Beth-El Women’s League. At 56, she went to work for Lunds, becoming a beloved hostess. Her holiday dinners and hospitality were legendary. Everyone who entered her door became family and for everyone she met, her heart always grew “another room.” Very special thanks to Kathi, Carol, Marlene and Jennifer. Funeral service 2pm MONDAY Nov. 10, 2014 at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE. 5225 Barry St W, St. Louis Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Dr. Ian Swatez Medical Scholarship Fund at JFCS of Minneapolis or the donor’s choice. SHIVA 7pm Mon. at Beth El Syn. and 7pm Tue. at 12410 Huntingdon Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305.