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Eva Menkin Obituary
June 26, 1923-May 2, 2014
Eva Landecker Menkin died peacefully at her Riviera home Friday morning, May 2, 2014. She was an active psychotherapist for 30 years and supervised many of Santa Barbara's counselor- trainees. After retiring, she continued counseling as a volunteer at Garden Court and the Women's Free Homeless Clinic. Even at 90, she enjoyed playing tennis at least twice a week with friends of all ages.
Eva was born in Berlin and immigrated to the U.S. at age 11. She was married for 30 years to Fred Landecker and for 32 years to David "Bud" Menkin, with whom she moved to Santa Barbara in 1974.
She is survived by her four children, David Landecker of Santa Barbara, Anita Landecker, Peter Landecker, and Judy Hoffman, her brother René Zacharias, and grandchildren Ariana, Michael, Tema, Aaron, Hannah, Jake, Sabrina, Sacha, Nora, Aileen and Josie. Eva Menkin was the author of Aging is a Lifelong Affair with Dr. Ben Weininger and A Moving Experience, about her youth, from Nazi Germany to France, Spain, Ohio, Michigan, to California.
A private burial will be followed by a public memorial Wednesday, May 7 at 11:30 am at Congregation B'nai B'rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Santa Barbara Street Medicine, P.O. Box 3751, S.B. CA 93103.
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Memories and Condolences
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David Jodrey
May 29, 2014
I came to this guest book through a circuitous route - I have just read Erich Fromm's preface to the book she co-authored with Benjamin Weininger. Reading this memorial page confirms my decision to order a copy of "Aging is a Lifelong Affair", which I see was also translated into French.
May the Creative Forces of the Universe be with us all.
Ken & Anna Boynton
May 9, 2014
What a wonderful, powerful, and amazing woman. And such an inspiring sense of humor. Eva, you're presence on this plane will be missed!
Dianne Karls
May 7, 2014
Eva was my dear, dear, special friend and I am already missing her although I am away from Santa Barbara. I am truly sorry not to be at her memorial but she is in my heart where she belongs.
Lois Phillips Thompson
May 6, 2014
Eva's contribution to our little family was enormous. We shared holidays, special occasions, and get-togethers just for the fun of it. New Years Day was memorable when we gathered for brunch in her dining room with Harvey Molotch and Glen Wharton, Rita and Jerry Cushman, and others on occasion. We appreciated her interest in Tracy Phillips and Craig Phillips as they blossomed into adulthood and they considered Eva a "surrogate grandmother," always available with a pat on the back or help with a dilemma. We will never forget her generosity and kindness during the ups and downs of our lives. Eva had a way of making people feel important and that even the most casual of conversations was a chance for philosophizing and confirming meaning. We will miss her always and hope to continue a connection with the Landecker-Menkin family! Love Lois & Dennis
Jason, Jaime, Molly & Grant Nelson
May 6, 2014
Eva,
You will be forever in our hearts. You brought my children such joy with your gifts, stories and warm hugs. We will miss seeing you everyday getting the mail and papers. Thank you for touching our hearts.
Much love,
The Nelson Family
May 6, 2014
Tom Scheff and Suzanne Retzinger
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