Miriam Betsy Rosen was born April 11, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri to Hyman and Anna (Weinstein) Rosen, their second child. Miriam graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City and attended The Kansas City Art Institute. She then began working for Hartzfeld's Department Store in Kansas City as a commercial artist. She married Harry Friedberg on May 23, 1943 in San Diego, CA, where Harry was stationed during World War II.
To this union, three sons were born. The family spent the majority of the formative years of the children in the Kansas City area. Miriam, an accomplished seamstress, worked at various department stores and boutiques, as well as nurturing her growing family with loving care.
Upon retirement, she and Harry moved to Sun City, AZ where they were active at The Temple Beth Shalom. In 2005, they relocated to Tulsa, OK to be closer to their family. Throughout her life, Miriam was known for her extraordinary sewing and fabulous cooking, especially challah and other breads.
Miriam died suddenly on Monday, September 17, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Her health had been in steady decline for several months; however, she had regained strength and enjoyed time with her family before her untimely passing. As with her life, Miriam gave to others, even in death, as an organ donor.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Richard Lee Friedberg, her older sister, Esther Singman, and her younger sister, Pearl Gottlieb. She is survived by her husband, Harry of Tulsa, OK, her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kelley Friedberg of Broken Arrow, OK, son Randall Friedberg and partner James Bass of Kansas City, MO, brother Samuel Friedberg of Overland Park, KS, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her much beloved dog, Mazel.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Israel in Tulsa, OK, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Temple Israel Security Fund, 2004 E. 22nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74114. The Fitzgerald Funeral Service 918-585-1151, www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com
To this union, three sons were born. The family spent the majority of the formative years of the children in the Kansas City area. Miriam, an accomplished seamstress, worked at various department stores and boutiques, as well as nurturing her growing family with loving care.
Upon retirement, she and Harry moved to Sun City, AZ where they were active at The Temple Beth Shalom. In 2005, they relocated to Tulsa, OK to be closer to their family. Throughout her life, Miriam was known for her extraordinary sewing and fabulous cooking, especially challah and other breads.
Miriam died suddenly on Monday, September 17, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Her health had been in steady decline for several months; however, she had regained strength and enjoyed time with her family before her untimely passing. As with her life, Miriam gave to others, even in death, as an organ donor.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Richard Lee Friedberg, her older sister, Esther Singman, and her younger sister, Pearl Gottlieb. She is survived by her husband, Harry of Tulsa, OK, her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kelley Friedberg of Broken Arrow, OK, son Randall Friedberg and partner James Bass of Kansas City, MO, brother Samuel Friedberg of Overland Park, KS, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her much beloved dog, Mazel.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Israel in Tulsa, OK, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Temple Israel Security Fund, 2004 E. 22nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74114. The Fitzgerald Funeral Service 918-585-1151, www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com
Miriam Betsy Rosen was born April 11, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri to Hyman and Anna (Weinstein) Rosen, their second child. Miriam graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City and attended The Kansas City Art Institute. She then began working for Hartzfeld's Department Store in Kansas City as a commercial artist. She married Harry Friedberg on May 23, 1943 in San Diego, CA, where Harry was stationed during World War II.
To this union, three sons were born. The family spent the majority of the formative years of the children in the Kansas City area. Miriam, an accomplished seamstress, worked at various department stores and boutiques, as well as nurturing her growing family with loving care.
Upon retirement, she and Harry moved to Sun City, AZ where they were active at The Temple Beth Shalom. In 2005, they relocated to Tulsa, OK to be closer to their family. Throughout her life, Miriam was known for her extraordinary sewing and fabulous cooking, especially challah and other breads.
Miriam died suddenly on Monday, September 17, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Her health had been in steady decline for several months; however, she had regained strength and enjoyed time with her family before her untimely passing. As with her life, Miriam gave to others, even in death, as an organ donor.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Richard Lee Friedberg, her older sister, Esther Singman, and her younger sister, Pearl Gottlieb. She is survived by her husband, Harry of Tulsa, OK, her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kelley Friedberg of Broken Arrow, OK, son Randall Friedberg and partner James Bass of Kansas City, MO, brother Samuel Friedberg of Overland Park, KS, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her much beloved dog, Mazel.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Israel in Tulsa, OK, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Temple Israel Security Fund, 2004 E. 22nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74114. The Fitzgerald Funeral Service 918-585-1151, www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com
To this union, three sons were born. The family spent the majority of the formative years of the children in the Kansas City area. Miriam, an accomplished seamstress, worked at various department stores and boutiques, as well as nurturing her growing family with loving care.
Upon retirement, she and Harry moved to Sun City, AZ where they were active at The Temple Beth Shalom. In 2005, they relocated to Tulsa, OK to be closer to their family. Throughout her life, Miriam was known for her extraordinary sewing and fabulous cooking, especially challah and other breads.
Miriam died suddenly on Monday, September 17, 2007 in Tulsa, OK. Her health had been in steady decline for several months; however, she had regained strength and enjoyed time with her family before her untimely passing. As with her life, Miriam gave to others, even in death, as an organ donor.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Richard Lee Friedberg, her older sister, Esther Singman, and her younger sister, Pearl Gottlieb. She is survived by her husband, Harry of Tulsa, OK, her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kelley Friedberg of Broken Arrow, OK, son Randall Friedberg and partner James Bass of Kansas City, MO, brother Samuel Friedberg of Overland Park, KS, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her much beloved dog, Mazel.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Israel in Tulsa, OK, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Temple Israel Security Fund, 2004 E. 22nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74114. The Fitzgerald Funeral Service 918-585-1151, www.fitzgeraldivychapel.com
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