Miriam Lubow

Miriam LUBOW Our beloved mother passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 29th surrounded by her four children. She was born in Milan, Italy on October 17th 1935. She came to America in May of 1940 where she boarded a ship sailing from the Port of Genoa, called the SS Conte di Savoia. Her family settled in Scarsdale, NY. After High School, she returned to Europe and attended an Interpreter's school in Switzerland where she learned five languages. She met her husband Milton in NY where they were married in 1960. They moved to Albuquerque, NM to raise a family where she is proud to have answered an ad in a newspaper looking for a "Girl Friday". She became the first office manger and employee number seven to Bill Gates, Jr. She later became known as "Mama" to her Microsoft friends. She is survived by her husband Milton Lubow, four children Michelle, Stephanie, Yvonne and Warren and her six grandchildren. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren. She was incredibly courageous her last year when she was diagnosed with liver cancer. She loved to make others laugh and feel welcome through her kind heart and genuine words. Mom lit up a room with her smile and her presence. She loved bringing people together and always embraced her family with lots of love. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 1st at 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Kol Ami (meets at Bear Creek Church in Woodinville). 16530 Avondale Rd, Woodinville, WA 98077. Donations can be made in her honor to The Kline Galland Home.