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Margot Rosenthal Schwartz

1922 - 2006

BORN

1922

DIED

2006

Margot Schwartz Obituary

Margot Rosenthal Schwartz, 84, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 31, 2006.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary of Beth-El Congregation, 4901 Briarhaven Road. Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger will officiate. Burial: Following committal prayers, Margot will be laid to rest in the Beth-El Section of Greenwood Memorial Park. Minyan services will begin at the residence at 6 p.m.

Memorials: Mrs. Schwartz's family requests that no flowers be sent. Consideration of contributions to Beth-El Congregation, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association for Student Concerts or a charity of choice in Margot's memory is suggested.

A native of Cologne, Germany, Margot was born Nov. 22, 1922, the daughter of Richard and Wilhelmine Levy Rosenthal. She left Germany in 1939 during the Nazi regime with only hand luggage and a portable sewing machine. Accompanied by her mother, she traveled to Venezuela and Trinidad, West Indies, and arrived in the United States one week prior to Pearl Harbor where the two were reunited with her brother, Alfred, eventually settling in Austin.

From age 17, Margot completely supported herself and her ailing mother. She worked as a dressmaker and seamstress, creating hand-made baby clothes and taught tap-dancing. While serving as a junior hostess for the J.W.B., the Jewish branch of the USO, she met the man of her dreams, Paul Schwartz, a young cadet stationed in San Marcos. The couple were married April 3, 1944.

In 1950, they moved to Fort Worth where Margot became actively involved in several engineers' wives organizations, serving on their boards and as president. She was also active in the National Council of Jewish Women and took great joy in Beth-El Congregation's life and its Sisterhood, of which she served as president from 1967 to 1969. Symphony League activities were most meaningful and close to her heart.

Her family always took priority; she was so proud of her husband's and children's accomplishments. After Paul's retirement, the couple started to travel and take time out for relaxation and fun. Besides art, music and cultural events, Margot loved sharing their home with friends and family. She loved dancing, arts and crafts and cooking and entertaining.

Survivors: Husband of 62 years, Paul Schwartz of Fort Worth; son, Richard Lloyd Schwartz and his wife, Pylar Pinkston of Plano; daughter, Faye Lynn Schwartz Slater and her husband, Gary of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Benjamin and Melanie Schwartz, Dr. Melissa Chud Rubenstein and her husband, Jonathan, Heather Chud Grosman and her husband, Eric, Kayla Slater and Kyle Slater; brother, Alfred Rosenthal of Silver Spring, Md.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Margot Schwartz

16 Entries

Paula and Russell Owens

January 4, 2007

Paul and Family,
We just learned today of your great loss. Although it has been 26 years since we were neighbors, Margot will forever be in our hearts. We recently received a note from Margo inviting us to stop by and I regret that we did not fit in a recent visit. Please know that you are in our thought and prayers. The loss you are feeling now is great. The community, friends and family, all will miss Margot's lovely warm smile and generosity.

Tracy Owens-Jahn

January 4, 2007

Dear Mr. Schwartz and family:

My heart is sad as I just learned of Mrs. Schwartz's passing. I grew up next door to you at 3728 and oh such happy memory's I have of my childhood. I tell my 3 daughters, Leah, Sara and Sophie of the happy times on Wosley drive and the beautiful neighbors we had. I miss those days and cherish the memories.You were my "Jewish Parents." I remember seeing the Schwartz's, the Altman's and Weiner's all sitting together at our wedding and how proud I was to have you there and share you with my family and friends. How Blessed we all are to have know Margot Schwartz, the world is a better place because of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

sheridan gibler

January 3, 2007

Margo was my special patient. I always checked my scheldue to make sure that I had a proper attire that she would like.I have never done that for anyone else. She was a very special person to me as is her family. I will miss her very much. CHAI is what she left for me in her last days.

Malcolm Butler

January 3, 2007

Paul, Richard, Faye Lynn - Tish and I were so sorry to hear of Margot's passing. I literally can't think of Fort Worth without thinking of her, and of all of you. I know this will leave a huge hole in all your lives, but also know that all those memories of that wonderful woman will give you some consolation. Best regards, Malcolm and Tish Butler

Candy Channell

January 2, 2007

Dearest Faye,
The service for your mother today was beautiful. So many wonderful words that I hope you will hold on to during lonesome times. I am very very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. With love, Ben and Candy Channell

Debbie Dieb

January 2, 2007

Faye Lynn, I fell in love with your mother and your entire family when you and I Faye were in high school together. This was almost 40 years (?) ago, wasn't it? Your mother was indeed a singularly unique woman and one who could not be forgotten once meeting her. I loved her. I loved her spirit, her joy for life, and the love she never failed to give to others. Her smile was completely contagious. And her warmth simply enveloped you when you were in her presence. Margot was one in a million. She gave so much to so many.

Hollace Weiner

January 2, 2007

Dear Paul, Faye, Gary, Heather, and Melissa,
Usually, when an 84-year-old person passes away, the crowd at the funeral is sparse because so many of that person's peers have also gone to their final resting place. For Margot, the sanctuary was packed with people who felt like their surrogate mother had died. Margot kept making friends and developing relationships and being concerned with the present. First I knew her as a literary critic--my personal literary critic who commented on every article I wrote for the newspaper. The past 3 years she has been my booster and confidant, helping us to strengthen the Temple Sisterhood. I appreciated her candor and directness and her advice, whether solicited or unsolicited. She was an up-to-date person who lived in the present, so there were no age barriers.

Love, Hollace & Bruce

Melissa Bowen

January 2, 2007

Mrs. Margo was a great delight. I instantly smiled when I saw her come into the office. Her kind words always made me feel better about myself and that I was doing a great job. She will be greatly missed. I will always carry a smile for her.

Melissa/Texas Oncology

Dennis Baum

January 2, 2007

Dear Faye Lynn, Rocky, and Paul,

On behalf of myself, Dixie, my mother Dorothea, and our family, I wish to extend our sincere condolences on the death of Margo … may she rest in peace and comfort.

She was an amazing woman who fought a valiant battle against ever increasing odds, but always displayed a positive attitude. Not only in her struggle against cancer, but in all things, I have never known a person who was more positive and charged with positive energy than Margo. That energy, that spirit … boy howdy, Richard (I’ll call you Richard here, Rocky, because when I saw your Mom and Paul at my Dad’s Havdalah/Kaddish service just after he died she made it CLEAR you would always be Richard to her!) if we could patent “THAT” we would really have something!

Since about the age of 3 in 1953, I have had the pleasure of knowing you guys and Margo. How many countless and thoroughly enjoyable Sunday school rides have we experienced together? Margo played a positive part in my upbringing, just by having the pleasure of knowing her. You were very lucky and chose well in picking her for your Mom and Wife … we will all miss her. I’m only glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her.

Love,

Dennis

Charles Hollis

January 1, 2007

Dear Faye and the rest of the family,
please accept my heart felt sympathy on the loss of your wonderful Mother. She was always so gracious to me when I was invited to your family functions.

Jennifer Niger-Goldberg

January 1, 2007

Paul and Family-
I will never forget all the times Nana Ceil and Papa David brought us to your house. Margot always treated Toby and I as her adopted grandkids. I also remember a funny time with Margot... I was in 4th grade and my mom (Adele) signed me up for a sewing class. I had to make something for our final project. I had a hard time with it, so my mom took me to see Margot (I think it was an upstairs room above the kitchen) for her to finish my project.
Thinking of you,
Jennifer Niger Golderbg

Danielle Snailer

January 1, 2007

I met Margot at the Dennis Ross Lecture at TCU, and in a few minutes we spoke like we were long time friends. She was a remarkable woman, and I wish I had gotten to know her longer. My deepest sympathies to the family

Fanny Pearce

January 1, 2007

Paul and family, I am so sad to learn that Margot has left this world, but feel instantly better envisioning her gorgeous smile--the one that lit up countless rooms and my heart when I needed it most. She was brave and kind and steadfast in friendship. Her contribution to the world of music will live on in the happiness that it has brought to thousands over the years. She leaves a fine and fortunate family to have had such a wife, mother and grandmother to claim as their own. The blessing of Margot's life will never die. With love, Fanny Pearce (formerly Butler)

Moche Cardona

January 1, 2007

Dear Paul and family: Please accept our sincerest condolences and a portion of the love that Margot shared with us over the years. She lives on in our hearts. - Moche and Beverly

Sandra Freed

January 1, 2007

Paul, Faye, Richard and all of Margot's family and many friends: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how hard Margot fought these last few years. Your loss, as well as the community's is great. Margot will be missed. Sorry that we can not be there. Love, Sandra and Buddy

Tim/Michelle Finucane

January 1, 2007

Faye, Gary and all of the family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother. May your many memories be a source of comfort to you.
Sincerely,

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