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Serene Flax Obituary
May 25, 1924-July 13, 2020
Redwood City
Serene Flax, 96, of Redwood City, CA, passed away peacefully July 13, 2020. Daughter of Walter and Florence Gottstein, she was born May 25, 1924 in Chicago, Ill. She was married to Donald Flax for 61 years who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Robert Flax (Susan), Carole Segall (John(deceased)), Patrice Thomas (Craig), her sister Barbara Berg, her grandchildren, Lauren Segall, Brad Segall, Alison Hainline and Sarah Flax, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Besides raising her family, Serene was an extraordinary artist and was still painting and drawing until her death. She will be remembered for her creativity, vibrant and outgoing personality, and her love of her family and friends.
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Annette Clement
May 24, 2021
Serene was always full of elegance, grace, and fun. She was an inspirational on how to live a full life. Her art was , and is, representative of the joy and beauty of her soul.
She was a dear friend, in our exercise class group, consisting of women younger than her own children...we couldn’t keep up with her!
She taught me to pain fabric for my quilts, let go of the fear, and enjoy the beauty and flow of creation.
I treasure those times spent with her, and the pieces of her work that I have.
Love to the family, thank you for sharing her....
Annette
Lynn Manieri
August 12, 2020
She was sunnier than life itself. We shared art and perfume! I absolutely loved her. I was so sad to see her go. She will be in my heart forever
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