Ratner, Barbara age 87, passed away peacefully at home February 16, 2019 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; granddaughter, Ilana; sister Shirley, (Hobie); and nephew Gary Robitshek. Barbara was the heart and soul of her extended family, interested and invested in all aspects of everyone's life. She was dedicated to her husband of over fifty years, supporting his many business endeavors. She lovingly brought her mother, Ruth, to live with the family for twenty years, and took wonderful care of her. Barbara was a leader in many Jewish community organizations and a supporter of many causes. She loved to garden, read and travel, and imparted her love of art and beauty to her kids and grandkids. She also relished time with her long-time friends (her "Minyan"). Survived by children, Mark (Marcy Frost), Edward (Joyce), David (Leslie) and Rachel (Peter Shanedling); grandchildren, Nathan, Rebecca Kamil (Frederick), Ariel, Tommy Good, Raveed, Emily, Yarden and Benjamin Shanedling. Also survived by brother-in-law, Michael (Judy), niece Arlene Robitshek and nephew, Danny (Rachelle), and niece, Sandra Lee Nelson (Rollie), who took loving care of her and was her right hand woman for almost four years,  grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grandnephews. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. MONDAY, February 18, at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave. S., Mpls. Donations to charity of your choice. SHIVA, 7PM Monday 2/18 and Tuesday 2/19, at Temple Israel. Hodroff-Epstein 612 871-1234 hodroffepstein.com

Published on February 17, 2019