Susan "Suzie" (Ash) Herstein

Susan “Suzie” (Ash) Herstein, age 71, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Minneapolis and Omaha, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Sol Ash; parents-in-laws, Sophie and Dave Herstein; brothers-in-law, Elliot and Morty Herstein; special cousin, Eddie Bailen and very special friends, Marsha and Larry Trachtenberg and Aronita and Mel Engel. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Jeff; daughter, Roshelle “Shelle”; sons, David and Sean and very special daughters-in-law, Olivia and Hillary. Also Baubie to her granddaughters, Miriam, Sidney and Nava who always made her smile, she so loved their hugs, kisses and stories. Also survived by her loving Aunt Millie of Omaha. Sue worked at the Minneapolis JCC for years prior to moving to AZ where she started her second career in customer service at the bank. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center, Springdale Village and the Valley of the Sun Hospice. Funeral service SUNDAY 12 NOON, MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 ½ & Penn Ave., Richfield. Memorials preferred to Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center, 240 W Thomas Rd, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85013 or Hospice of the Valley, Fund Development 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. SHIVA will be held Sunday evening 6:30 pm at 2430 Quail Ave North, Golden Valley and Monday evening 6:00 pm at Beth Jacob Congregation 1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights.