Rivia Kaplan Obituary (1934 - 2024) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Rivia Kaplan, 90, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away Thursday, March 7. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, on February 5, 1934 to Bertha and James Margulas and was married to Sheldon Kaplan in June 1953. She loved spending time with her friends, traveling, playing canasta, and discovering new restaurants. She was known for thoughtful kindness, had a great eye for art and style, definitely had opinions, and had an endless amount of patience for the frequently goofy antics of family and friends. Rivia was preceded in death by husband, Sheldon; and daughter-in-law, April Kaplan. She is survived by her daughter, Mindy (Paul) Suurs; son, Steven; grandson, Jeffrey Suurs; and granddaughter, Emily Suurs. A private service was held to celebrate her life, but the family wants to sincerely thank Sally, Donna, Diane, Frima, Esther, Ronnie, Bill and the many wonderful friends who touched her heart. Special thanks to the kind caregivers at Allina Hospice, wonderful caregiver aides and friends from Seniors Helping Seniors, Kim, Della, Kathryn and Marti, and caregiver aide Beth. In lieu of flowers, memorials to donor's preferred charity.