Marianne Goldman
December 25, 1923 - April 15, 2016
Marianne Goldman, a native San Franciscan and lifelong resident of the City, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2016.
She was the loving daughter of her late parents, Richard S. Goldman and Alice Wertheim Goldman, and the devoted sister of the late Richard N. Goldman. She was an avid tennis player, an intrepid world traveler, and a loyal and caring friend to many who remained close to her throughout her life. She was also a dedicated alumna and enthusiastic fan of her alma mater, Stanford University.
Marianne was the third staff member of the fledgling Bay Area public television station, KQED. Her imprint on the station, from its famous auction to the establishment of new studio space, was significant to KQED's early success. In addition, Marianne was involved in various community groups and philanthropic endeavors in San Francisco throughout her life.
She was deeply devoted to her family, including her sister-in-law, the late Rhoda H. Goldman, and was an attentive and loving aunt to her nephews and nieces: the late Richard W. Goldman (Susan); John D. Goldman (Marcia); Douglas E. Goldman (Lisa); and Susan R. Gelman (Michael). In addition, she cared deeply for her eleven grandnephews and grandnieces and their children.
The family wishes to acknowledge the dedication and support given to Marianne by her superb caregivers, with special appreciation for Athela Caballero. We are also grateful for the attentive care given by her physician, Dr. James Davis, and by the wonderful staff at San Francisco Towers, where she was a resident for several years.
Services will be private. Contributions may be made in Marianne's memory to the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties; to KQED; or to the charity of one's choice <http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-premium/clio-inline-1&t=clio=COYCLLS&cobrand=sfgate&linktext=charity of one's choice&linkurl=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coyclls&pid=179631151&fn=Marianne&ln=Goldman&sz=1x1&c=97470130>.