RICKI STEPHANIE LEWIS TANNEN

TANNEN, RICKI STEPHANIE LEWIS, passed away on March 21, 2012 with her family by her side at age 59. She resided most recently in North Carolina, but also made a home in California and Florida. Ricki was born on April 29, 1952 in New York to Lila and Paul Lewis. She grew up in North Miami Beach and was an aspiring writer/journalist throughout high school. She volunteered at local hospitals, was a skilled tennis player and an animal advocate. Mrs. Tannen held a law degree with an emphasis in gender bias and a PhD in depth psychology. She was an analytical psychologist, attorney, author, artist and professor of women's studies, law and rhetoric. She was full of wisdom and had a passion for life unbridled by her physical limitations. She is survived by her children, Laine and Adam, and her grandchildren, Skyler and Hayden. She was preceded in death by her brother, Scotty. She leaves behind a legacy that would be cherished forever in the hearts of all the people who loved her. Chapel service 12pm Sunday, March 25 at Levitt Weinstein-Beth David Chapel, 3201 N. 72 Avenue in Hollywood (954) 427-6500. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.