Deaths

Myrna Claire Jacobs passed away on May 17, 2006, in Millbrae surrounded by her family. Myrna was the beloved wife of Milton Jacobs, the cherished mother of Michael (Fhani), Steven (Cheryl) and Robert Jacobs, and the adored grandmother of Daniel, Yasmin and Maya Jacobs. Myrna was born in San Francisco. She graduated from S.F. State University with honors and became a kindergarten-primary teacher in the S.F. public school system. Myrna stopped teaching to raise her family and, when her sons became older, she returned to the workplace as an assistant in her husband's law office. More recently, she also served as the Administrator of several charitable foundations, which work she loved and continued to perform even during her illness. Myrna was a supporter of many worthy causes. One of her favorite activities was being part of the cast of the Children's Drama Service of the National Council of Jewish Women, putting on short musical productions at schools for disabled and special children. Myrna was a warm, wonderful, sincere, special person who always tried to see the good in everyone. But her story does not end here because she will continue to live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Family and friends were invited to attend a Memorial Service and celebration of Myrna's life at Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame, on Sunday, May 21st at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity in Myrna's memory would be appreciated.

Nancy Laub of San Ramon passed away on May 17, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. Born on June 13, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska, has lived in San Ramon since 1981. An accomplished cellist, she performed in a number of ensembles over the years, most recently with the Diablo Symphony Orchestra. Nancy was beloved for the poems she composed in honor of life-cycle celebrations for her family and friends. An active member of Cong. B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek, she organized a successful community-wide celebration of the Psalms in 2004. Wife of Ben Laub for over 35 years; mother of Becky Laub of Los Angeles and Danny Laub of Santa Barbara; sister of Joel (Susan Jacoby) Stern of Los Angeles and sister-in-law of Julia and Nigel Minkovitch of Israel; aunt to many nieces and nephews in California and Israel. Services Thursday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Cong. B'nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, 94596. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Cong. B'nai Shalom or the American Cancer Society.