Elaine Gerber Gartenberg, 87, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
She was born September 1, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to the late Wolfe & Ruth Gerber. Elaine attended the University of Indiana and after only one year earned her “Mrs.” degree. She & her husband, Bob, moved back to Hot Springs where they raised their family.
Although Elaine was born in New Orleans, she felt that Hot Springs was truly her home. She was an avid golfer and a game person extraordinaire. She kept her mind active by doing daily Sudoku and crossword puzzles, and will be missed at her weekly Mahjong games. Her home away from home was the Bridge House, where she was well known and loved. Elaine was also a fantastic cook, and was once published with her recipe for “Mamma Elaine’s Chicken Spaghetti”. In addition she enjoyed socializing and going out to dinner with her many friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, of 63 years, Robert “Bob” Samuel Gartenberg, and her sister, Natalie Gerber.
She is survived by her children, Terri Gartenberg (Olin Needle), Leonard Gartenberg (Stephanie), and Carol Fletcher (Paul); grandchildren that she adored, Wesley Needle (Alexandra), Tyler Gartenberg, Jake Gartenberg, Nathan Fletcher, Kasey Fletcher and Abby Fletcher; and a great grandchild whom she doted on, Poppy Needle.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 am Monday at the Congregation House of Israel with Rabbi Sheldon Kleinman officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, https://ww5.komen.org or Congregation House of Israel, 300 Quapaw Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
