Mrs. Cathy Feinstein Molever

1952 - 2018

Mrs. Cathy Feinstein Molever obituary, 1952-2018, Rancho Mirage, CA

Mrs. Cathy Feinstein Molever

1952 - 2018

BORN

1952

DIED

2018

Cathy Molever Obituary

Published by Forest Lawn - Cathedral City on Mar. 6, 2018.
Cathy Feinstein Molever peacefully passed away on March 6, 2018, surrounded by family and love. Cathy is survived by husband Jeff; daughter Jamie Greenspan (Eric), son Ben; grandsons Max and Meyer Greenspan; brothers Lee and Steve (Linda) Feinstein, many wonderful nieces and nephews, and an amazing group of forever friends. Cathy was predeceased by father Norlie and mother Shirley Feinstein. Born in Aberdeen and growing up in Mitchell, South Dakota, Cathy spent her days cheerleading and working at the Corn Palace and Feinstein's clothing store. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law. In 1980, she spent a semester in Los Angeles, where she met and fell in love with Jeff. They started a family and Cathy paused her law career to focus on raising her children. She thrived in this role, spending her days volunteering at school as Room Mom, advocating for advanced education, watching Jamie's dance competitions, and cheering Ben on in sports. After fourteen years in southern California, the family moved to Minneapolis, where they stayed over twenty years and built a thriving law firm. In 2016, Cathy and Jeff moved back to Palm Springs to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Cathy loved lunches with friends, singing and reading with her grandkids, golfing with Jeff and Ben, walking and fishing the Minneapolis lakes, and rooting for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Jamie will miss their nonstop calls and family "girl time." Cathy was effortlessly elegant, always proper, deeply caring, constantly doing for others, and always interested in new hobbies or activities. Cathy and Jeff enjoyed 36 years of marriage, displaying what unconditional love and dedication means. She inspired us all with her courage, strength and grace as she battled cancer over the past year. Cathy amazed her doctors and caregivers with her sharp questions and constant kindness. Cathy's family and friends are deeply grateful for her oncology team and the Eisenhower Medical Center staff. She will be deeply missed every day. Funeral services 10:00am Friday, March 9, 2018, at Forest Lawn Cemetery – 69855 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234. In lieu of flowers, Cathy's family would be honored with donations to the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis Feinstein/Dworsky/Molever Fund at 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55442.

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June 16, 2018

Patti Stoner-Kent posted to the memorial.

April 27, 2018

Esther & Bob Frankel posted to the memorial.

April 23, 2018

Steve Pruyn posted to the memorial.

Patti Stoner-Kent

June 16, 2018

So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. Such a loss of a beautiful, kind , loving person. She was pure of heart and mind and truly loved by many. Patti (Stoner) Kent

Esther & Bob Frankel

April 27, 2018

We were very sorry to hear the news of Cathy's passing. She will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family.

Steve Pruyn

April 23, 2018

Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about Cathy's passing. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family as you grieve and cherish her memory.

Stuart Hayen

March 21, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irene & Jerry Diamond

March 20, 2018

We will miss Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out for her and family.

Kate Bouton

March 19, 2018

Cathy was my dearest friends growing up in Mitchell, SD. We shared so many experiences that I will cherish always. I loved the Feinstein family. Cathy, Steve, Lee, Shirley and Norlie were people I loved and always looked up to. I will miss Cathy and her sweetness and great sense of humor. Sending love to Jeff, Jamie, Ben and all the Feinstein/Molever family.

Rob Smolund

March 19, 2018

Jeff, so sorry to hear about the passing of Cathy. May the great memories of your life together be in the forefront as you travel through the grieving process.

Gene & Jan Eggersgluess

March 18, 2018

Jeff,

So very sorry to hear that Cathy passed away. Our sincere sympathy to you and your entire family.

Jessica Malkin

March 14, 2018

Molever/Greenspan Family, Thinking of you and your family during such a challenging time. We have so many amazing memories of your mom. She left behind a beautiful and long-lasting legacy. We love you, The Malkins

bonnie bongard

March 13, 2018

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Cathy's passing. My deepest condolences to you all. Such a wonderful, upbeat person - may her memory be for a blessing.

Sue Needbam

March 12, 2018

I didnt know u were ill i love you cathy. You were the best lf ffiends i will never forget you

Donna Carstens Sugermeyer

March 12, 2018

I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Cathy. She was truly a gentle spirit and kind to everyone. Your family has been so fortunate to have experienced her love and laughter throughout all your years together.

Barbara Doshier

March 10, 2018

Jeff and family, I just heard today that Cathy had passed away. This was such a surprise because I thought she was feeling better. I am so sorry. God bless you all. She was a dear friend! I shall miss her always. Barb Crockett Doshier

steven steiber

March 10, 2018

It is simply hard to conceive that so much positive energy, such vitality is now gone. It is not just we...it is the world that has lost a wonderful presence. Peace to all the surviving family... Steve Steiber

Pam Pickering Andraschko

March 10, 2018

So very sorry to read of Cathy's leaving you and this world. Keep her love safely tucked away in your heart and memories. She was a woman of grace and love. Thank you for sharing her with us all. She and I have exchanged some wonderful, thoughtful messages through technology. I am another MHS alum, class of 1970, whose life she touched. She was a blessing from God. Encircle each other with your love and caring for each other.

Cheryl Stierna(Gukeisen)

March 10, 2018

Cathy and I became friends in 3rd grade. Her beautiful smile radiated the beauty that came from within. Memories of her will always keep her alive in your hearts. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.

Pam Fuerst Munsen

March 10, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Georgia (Clark) Albrecht

March 10, 2018

My prayers and condolences. Cathy and I graduated from Mitchell High together. She was kind and fun. I don't remember her ever saying anything bad about anyone. Our world is better because she was in it.

Don and Sharon Jacobson

March 10, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May the memories you hold dear bring you comfort and peace.

Arnie Victor

March 9, 2018

Jeff and family -

I am so sorry to hear of Cathys passing. We had communicated this past year via emails and I was under impression that she was on a path to recovery. I have not seen Cathy since high school but always remember her as a high school classmate that I wished I had gotten to know better as she was a beautiful, nice person.

jerry waldman

March 9, 2018

Jeff and Family--I was shocked and saddened to hear about Cathy--I just thoroughly enjoyed working with Cathy at JFCS--wise and compassionate and fun too!!--Jerry

Judy Harris - Armstrong

March 9, 2018

We spent grade school at Eugene grade school. You came to a slumber party for one of my birthday's.
RIP Cathy.

Sue Needham

March 9, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Karen Berry Hohn

March 9, 2018

So sorry to hear about Cathys passing. I especially remember her during our elementary School days and enjoyed playing at her house across the street from Eugene Field. My sympathy and condolences to her family and friends.

Sheila Weiner-kahn

March 9, 2018

I am so sad for your loss. Cathy was a special woman. She'll be missed

Marty Pemrick

March 9, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry Rieck

March 9, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Cathys passing. She was so kind and a real sweetheart!

Jolene (Fuerst) Brink

March 9, 2018

May all the special memories help heal the loss of a special person!!

Cheryl Kunkel (Bender)

March 9, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to all the families. I went to school with Cathy I remember her soft sweet voice she talked to everybody. God Bless you all

Les Miller

March 9, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.0

Laury Gregg Mosher

March 9, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Dave Malde

March 9, 2018

So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for the family!

Vikki (Miller) Zelenka-Pierson

March 9, 2018

Jeff

I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Cath. We started out in Kindergarten, she was in my first wedding as a special bridesmaid - she truly was a special person in my life! Her memory will live on with me forever. I am so grateful I was able to meet you at the class reunion, Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are especially with you, Ben, Jamie and family.

Vikki (Miller) Pierson

Shirley Jenkins

March 9, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful - gentle soul! Cathy will be greatly missed. The world is a better place b/c Cathy was a vital part of it.

Monica Evers

March 8, 2018

So sorry to hear of Cathys passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Lesley & Mickey Green

March 8, 2018

Jamie

We are very saddened to hear of your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

Ben Rischall

March 8, 2018

Dear Jeff,
Joanie and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ben and Joanie Rischall

John & Barb Hygrell

March 8, 2018

We're so sorry Jeff, thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this very sad time.

Lecia Brogdon Maurer

March 8, 2018

I am so sorry that you all have lost Cathy. She was the kindest and sweetest of girls. The Feinsteins were a big part of my family's circle of friends. We had such fun. Though I haven't seen Cathy for years, she will always be in my heart and in my childhood memories.

Roseanna Radoff

March 7, 2018

My family and I were so saddened to hear of Cathys passing. I was so lucky to get to know her when our kids were young, growing up in Sagewood, and we were involved in the schools. She was so energetic and generous. We are so sorry for your loss, she will be remembered and missed by us all.

Marilyn and Steve Markenson

March 7, 2018

We didn't have enough time with Cathy. What a huge loss for us all. I will miss our talks about our children and grandsons. She was so full of love and constant praise. Always positive, thoughtful and sincere. Rest in peace. You will forever be remembered and loved

Cida Carneiro

March 7, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to the Molever family.

Debbie Bomberg

March 7, 2018

My husband Jim and I are very sorry to hear about Cathys passing. Jeff, Cathy, Jim and I took dancing lessons together at Golden Valley Country Club prior to both our daughters getting married because we wanted to not trip over our feet on the dance floor at our daughters weddings!!! Our daughters were friends growing up and still keep in touch. I didnt know Cathy as long as others may have but I was fortunate to have known her, if only for a short time.

Jeanne Nissim

March 7, 2018

May the love of family and friends and memories in this time of sorrow give you some comfort in the days ahead. The Nissim family.

Cheryl David

March 7, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cathy was a beautiful person.

Bonnie Dickel Hoffman

March 7, 2018

Cathy was kind, gracious, compassionate and authentic. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. I am so sorry. Everyone who knew and loved her feels the loss.

Kristi Bader

March 7, 2018

My sincere condolences. I have many wonderful memories of Cathy while Adam and Ben played baseball, and when Lindsay and Jamie were together. She was a warm and wonderful person and will be missed. Thinking of all of you and sending hugs. Kristi Bader

bev fishman

March 7, 2018

I will remember Cathy always as one of the most compassionate and caring people I know. We met in college and we both worked at Pillsbury afterwards. What a joy it was to see her often and share our thoughts and experiences together. She was so bright and loved to laugh. I am lucky to have known her. She will be missed.

Mickey Warner

March 7, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. All my thoughts and prayers are being sent youth way. With much love, Mickey

Jennifer Armstrong

March 7, 2018

I was fortunate enough to work with and get to know Cathy over a number of years back when she spent most of her time at the law firm, even after that, she came to events where we could catch up. She was so passionate, so positive, so excited, so determined... so smart! so driven. No wonder her fingerprints were all over the layers of success she and Jeff enjoyed in their practice. Cathy contributed to so many other women attorneys and law firm managers and marketers. She shared anything that worked with anyone else who may have been able to benefit from it.

Once... during the San Diego fires in 2007, she stepped in and handled some of our seminar sessions for our company! She made sure the hotel was on top of the refreshments, that Academy Members had their materials... it was sort of a mess with evacuations and some chaos going on. She looked at me and said, "you go... I've got this, it's not like I haven't done this before...." And THAT was final. I've thought of her in that moment so many times. I'm sure that her impact on everyone she knew was very much like my experience of her. She will be remembered forever as a wonderful, generous, loving and straight-shooting person.

Jennifer Armstrong
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Angie Podvin

March 7, 2018

I am deeply saddened to learn of Cathy's passing. As a former co-worker of hers at JFCS, I recall with admiration her consistent thoughtfulness, generous spirit and positive, fun energy. I was so fortunate to work with and get to know her. What a lovely person.

Debra Savitt

March 7, 2018

I just heard about beautiful Cathy. I so enjoyed our time chatting together while we worked at JFCS in Minneapolis. We always talked about our moms and our South Dakota roots, and of course our children. She was a gem and I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed.

Amy Levenson Hechter

March 7, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful Cousin Cathy. We will love you and miss you always.

Robin Doroshow

March 7, 2018

So sad, Jeff and family. Loved Cathy - she was truly one in a million.

Gloria Murman

March 7, 2018

Jeff and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Cathy's passing. She was such a wonderful friend and former co-worker. I wish there were words that could help to ease your pain. Please know I'm thinking of you. May wonderful memories remain in your heart forever. Glo

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