Dr. Mace Gerald Goldfarb Obituary (1936 - 2021)

85, of Minneapolis died peacefully in his home holding the hand of his wife of 62 years on December 9, 2021. Mace was born in Duluth on February 28, 1936 and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota where he trained as a pediatrician. After marrying the love of his life, Audrey, and proudly serving as an Army doctor in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, he joined Pediatrics Associates (now Partners in Pediatrics) in Uptown Minneapolis. There he lovingly cared for four generations of patients, many of whom still consider him family. His commitment to children and families extended far beyond the clinic walls. A founding physician member of Children’s Minnesota and CornerHouse, a center serving kids and caregivers impacted by child abuse, Mace understood that children’s wellness depends on much more than health care. As exceptional as Mace was a pediatrician, he was an equally devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He prioritized family above all else and instilled in them an appreciation for service, education, community, and good humor. He is predeceased by his parents, Aleck and Lillie Goldfarb; brother, Stephen Goldfarb; and son-in-law, Russell Lederman. Mace will be deeply missed by those who survive him, including his wife Audrey Goldfarb; sister, Charlene Baskin (John); children, Lynn Lederman (Kenneth Raskin), Alan Goldfarb (Nancy Joseph Goldfarb), Pam Goldfarb Liss (Glenn Liss), and Betsy Birnberg (Barry); grandchildren, Sara and Ari Lederman (Jens Lillevold), Daniel and Aaron Raskin, Jesse (Lauren Walburg), Molly (Carl Rosenberg), and Ellie Goldfarb, Abigail and Rebecca Liss, Annie and Sam Birnberg; and the thousands of children whose lives he changed for the better. In the final years of his life, Mace and his family were supported by a phenomenal team of caregivers (Jeremy, Marlene, Pule, Diana, Rosemary, Jody, Teri, Johnathon, Sabrina, Joyce, and Starr) who were steadfast in their compassion and companionship even during the pandemic. Funeral service 11:00 AM on SUNDAY, December 12th at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park. Memorials are preferred to Children’s Minnesota or CornerHouse. SHIVA 7:00 PM on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Beth El Synagogue. Masks and proof of vaccinations required for people attending all services in person. Funeral and three nights of shiva are also available on zoom. Email zoom1@hodroffepstein.com for link to services.