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Joan Saks Berman Obituary

Joan Berman, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. She is survived by her nephew, Ricky (Beth) Jacobson; her grandniece, Emma Jacobson; her grandnephew, Eli Jacobson; her cousin, Gail Glickman; and many other beloved cousins, family and friends. Dr. Berman was preceded in death by her parents, David and Esther Saks; and her sister, Paula Saks-Zellhofer. Joan was very active in her community, politics, culture, and the arts; as a first responder for the Red Cross, a practicing psychologist, a published author, and a featured artist in Madrid, NM. Services are pending at this time. At Joan's request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice at 505-268-9557. Please visit our online guest book for Joan at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2013.

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July 11, 2017

Joan and I were colleagues in Association for Women in Psychology in the 1980's. I valued her cross-cultural knowledge and curiosity. Travel safe good friend, Jo

sandy Marcus

May 22, 2013

I remember Joan from years back when I would come to play with her sister Paula. We were all girls together. Those were sweet days.
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