Shirley Waldman

SHIRLEY WALDMAN OBITUARY Shirley Waldman, of Sherman Oaks, CA, formally from Palm Desert, CA, and North Brunswick, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12th with her loving family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 4, 1929, to parents Emmanuel and Anna Feurst, the second of two children. Shirley was predeceased by her sister and best friend, Irene and her husband Bob. Shirley is survived by three sons, Ira (Laurie), Lawrence (Patti) and Bruce (Susan), grandchildren Shayna, Ethan, Jesse (Katie), Cassie, Dane (Kristina), Justin (Samantha), Jessica, Alex (Amanda) and Matthew and beloved great grandchildren, Jack, Josiah, Jude, Joseph, Zeb, Titus, Benjamin, Mary Katherine, Rex, Juniper, Coraline, Riley and one more on the way!!! In addition, nieces and nephews: Michael (Jenny), Chrissy and Danielle (Mark), Carole (Irving), Farrah (Yisroel Meir) and Marc. She was predeceased by her husband, Saul and her son, Mannie (Janice). Shirley graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, NY and held many administrative positions at JC Penny, ACA TV, and John’s Pool Company. Shirley and Saul enjoyed an active lifestyle, traveling to Europe and the Caribbean. She was an avid tennis player and volunteered many years at the BNP Paribas Tournament in Indian Wells, CA. She had the opportunity to meet many tennis stars, including Venus and Serena. Her hands were never idle, knitting and needlepoint, crossword puzzles as well as reading novels. Shirley loved books and was a voracious reader, as well as a lifelong Mahjongg player. She had a unique ability to make friends, and everyone loved her. Shirley’s family is forever grateful to the entire team at Belmont Village Senior Living in Encino, as well as our Hospice angel, Dr. Tammi Harris. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, February 18, at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Simi Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made in memory of Shirley to: Lung Cancer Research Foundation    https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org