Selma Sherman Indeck

INDECK, SELMA (SHERMAN) of Providence passed away on January 1, 2015, at the age of 88, after a long illness. Born in Hollywood, CA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rebecca (Bogus) Sherman, she had been a resident of Rhode Island since 1956. A life-long artist, Selma graduated from the New England School of Art and worked in pastel, charcoal, and colored pencil. She earned awards for her portraits and still life drawings from the Copley Society (Boston), Newport Art Show, Ogunquit Art Center, Providence Art Club, RI Watercolor Society, the Pastel Society of America, and the Wayland Art Foundation. Selma served on the board of directors of the ACLU, and volunteered for the American Friends Service Committee, Meals on Wheels, and the Sarah Doyle Women’s Center. Selma is survived by Jack, her husband of 68 years, her daughter Ruth and her son Richard. She will be lovingly missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 7th, at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Swan Point Cemetery, followed by an open house at home. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Selma’s name to the Rhode Island Food Bank.