*****Marlene Goldstein 1966 photo****** Passed Away August 5, 2024
It is with deep sadness that I report the news of the death of Marlene Rae Goldstein - Bukstein. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. We give thanks for Bukstein's life.
Marlene Rae Bukstein - Obituary
Marlene Rae Goldstein - Bukstein
Bukstein, Marlene Rae (nee Goldstein) age 75, of New Hope, passed away from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm on August 5, 2024. While exercising with her longtime coach, Brian, it suddenly leaked and struck her down. Marlene met her future husband, Jim, in 3rd grade at Willard Elementary and graduated from Minneapolis North High School. Much later in life, while raising a family of four children, she earned her degree in Information Management by attending night school at St. Catherine College. While her children were going through nursery school, she worked there to be with them. Similarly, with her children going to Herzl Camp for years, she spent many summers working there to be with her kids. She was a tireless volunteer for many organizations. "If you need something done, call Marlene", was frequently heard in the community. She was especially happy being a greeter at Beth El Synagogue every week. For decades, she welcomed and personally greeted everyone arriving. She never was discouraged despite repeated severe medical problems and many surgeries.
Because of disease and neuropathy, her damaged feet made walking difficult, but that never slowed her down. If someone told her, "You can't do that", she delighted in proving them wrong, including winning a "Dancing with the Stars" contest with her husband. A strong woman of action, her mottoes were "just do it" and "go for it", and this is how she lived her life. She had a zeal for life and lived it with gusto. She loved to travel, especially enjoying long car trips and cruises, and she delighted in going on adventures with her grandkids, either in town or across the country. She would never turn down an opportunity for new, exciting challenges. Being an expert at sewing, she delighted in making beautiful personalized embroidered shirts for each grandchild's birthday featuring their age, favorite color, and characters. She made amazing activity books for them using special creativity. Her greatest love was doting on her seven beloved grandchildren. Marlene is gone way too soon - she really enjoyed life, especially her kids and grandkids, and is greatly missed. Survived by husband of 53 years, Jim; brother, Howard Goldstein; sister, Rose (Daniel) Sloven; children, Andy Bukstein, Amy (Ben) Rajkowski, Ben (Jennifer) Bukstein, and Cari (Travis) Rohe; grandchildren, Reuben Bukstein, Delilah, Ilsa, Sylvia and Solomon Rajkowski, and Logan and Charlotte Rohe. Preceded in death by parents, Morey J. and Nellie Harriette Goldstein; granddaughter, Ava Scarlet Rohe; and brother, Stephen Wayne Goldstein. Donations in her memory can be made to your favorite organization. She was active in Hadassah, Beth El Synagogue, and Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. Special thanks go to her Endocrinologist, Dr. Sidney Jones, who was her virtual life saver for decades. Thank you also to everyone at North Memorial Neuro ICU for their loving care. Marlene would like everyone to know: "I was a good sport". Funeral service 10:00 am WEDNESDAY, August 7th at Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park, and is available on Zoom at: www.hodroffs.com/MarleneBukstein. Shiva 7:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at Beth El Synagogue. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com
Rest In Peace Marlene
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Last Update: 8/8/2024
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Married James Bukstein from our class of '66 - Anniversary Date August 29th
Marlene Goldstein-Bukstein, James Bukstein, Kathleen Kukar & Michael Sterling
Wonderful training at the Forever Living Products Lindon Distribution Center. Learned so much more to share!
Delilah was just telling us this at the park this afternoon! "Refresh and renew with Forever Natural Spring Water. It’s important to stay hydrated whether you are on the go or relaxing at home. Keep a bottle on hand at all times – your body will thank you!"
On our way to meet our newest grandson - Logan Louis Rohe was welcomed into the world on Wednesday AM at 12:26 weighing in at 8# 14oz. Our sources inform us that he is "big, active & really cool to look at". Mom & Dad are doing well! (With Jim Bukstein)
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With Jennifer Reed, Ben L Bukstein and Jim Bukstein.
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July 7th, 2012 Today would have been my mother's 89th Birthday. This was her last birthday (80 years old - 2003) Never knew how much she would be missed. We miss you Grandma G!
My husband is riding the Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Bike Ride, September 22nd to raise funds for research and treatment. He'll ride a 60-mile bike ride in the Lakeville, MN area with a team of cousins and friends to conquer this disease.
July 1st, 2012 Forever is a 33 year old American based company that sells healing aloe vera products. 9.5 million people are selling this product word of mouth around the world in 150 countries. It can be part time or full time. There is NO joining fee in the USA. You buy your first samples at 15% off, once you buy that first sample pack of you get the products at 30% off for the rest of your life. You can view the products at www.marlene.myflpbiz.com We can all recruit all over the world!!!! They have profit share, car programs, international travel, it's just so exciting! Here is the company website, you can learn so much there. www.foreverliving.com To be a distributor you must be at least 18 years old, have a boat load of enthusiasm, vision for your future, ready to sell and recruit and use the products. I am starting Monday on a HUGE recruiting push for the July as I want to develop successful leaders all over the world.
Planking in the tube - London, May 2014
What a wonderful adventure with my sister but glad to be home. Ready for a running start on Monday - lots to do....catch me if you can!
He studies, he moves!!! Reuben takes on his Saba in a game of chess. Watch out Magnus Carlsen!!!
We are Flawless- We are Forever!!! — with Rose Sloven and Jamie Rice Buglio.
Brunch with my girls! — with Cari Rohe and Jennifer Reed.
On our way to visit the Forever Living Products head office and production plant in Scottsdale, AZ!
Sitting at the Jewish Federation in Des Moines with my sister! — with Rose Sloven.
September 18, 2013
Okay all my facebook friends. PLEASE VOTE FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER ILSA!!! You can vote once EVERYDAY!!!
The polls are now open! The Crisis Nursery Spokesbaby Panel has narrowed down submissions to 12 adorable babies. Voting begins today at 10 a.m. CST and ends Mon. Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Voting is limited to one vote per day per Facebook account. Please note that to vote, you will need to access the voting page on a computer or through a web browser on your phone. Facebook Apps are not compatible with the voting program. The winner, accompanied by two runners-up will star in an original, professionally produced video or set of videos promoting the Crisis Nursery’s work. Please encourage your friends and family to vote via the link on our Facebook page: Click Here
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This morning I dropped by Forever Living Products International Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. They certainly treated me like royalty. Even sat behind CEO & chairman of the board, Rex Maughan's desk! I spent over an hour visiting with key people as if they were long time friends. This is by far the BEST company EVER!!!
Had a blast at Dani's Bat Mitzvah!!!
With James Bukstein, jim bukstein, Jim Bukstein, Rachel Rosen, Allen Bernard, Arnold Seltzer, Bill Broze and Alan Bank.
With Steve Rosen, Arnold Seltzer, Jim Bukstein, Bill Broze and Allen Bernard.
