Phyllis Friedman

I only just discovered the passing of Phyllis when I was thinking about the stories my aunt shared of her experiences with Phyllis living at Stern Hall at UC Berkeley. Their deep friendship continued until the end of their lives. I had the pleasure of spending time with Phyllis on a few occasions and appreciated her warmth, intelligence, sense of humor, and the way she valued her friendship with my aunt.

I wish I could have met her. May she R.I.P. and her memory be a light upon us all!

Dear family of Phyllis,
I was fortunate to meet Phyllis from working with Cheese Please In Burlingame. It’s January, 2021, and I just read a sweet note from Phyllis. I was prompted to ‘Google’ her and was sorry to see she has passed.
She was special to me, and in reading her obituary, I felt it was a beautiful description of the person I knew. Many times I would think of her and be inspired by how she lived her life.
I send my sincere condolences to all of you, Bob, Eleanor,...

Phil, I want to call you and talk about your death. It would have been so like us.

Your kids were amazing. Wish you could read the lovely obit they wrote.

Stay in touch❤

Phil, I want to call you and talk about your death. It would have been so like us.

Your kids were amazing. Wish you could read the lovely obit they wrote.

Stay in touch

Phyllis Friedman - Truly the best! Most kind, gracious, loving, compassionate, wisest and funniest person I ever met. What an exemplary model of how to be, how to treat others, and how to live with intention. I'm so sorry for your loss, and so privileged to have known such a powerful and wonderful woman. love and blessings.
Kathleen

Boston, MA

Phyllis-
A kind, caring heart, a true friend and partner sharing similar concerns. A supportive ear and generous loving being. She touched a profoundly deep place within me that remains vibrantly alive.

Joan Steinberg Laurence
Director of One People One Heart

I've been in her presence only 4 times, yet it felt as if I had known her forever. I loved being in her company and sharing our lives. What an inspirational life for all of us to emulate. On the one hand I am sad not to have more of her, yet feel incredibly blessed to know her. I will treasure her memory for the rest of my days.