Lynda J. Mirvish

Lynda J. Mirvish

Lynda J. Mirvish, 89, of Omaha, NE. She died on November 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief illness. Born in South Africa, she also lived in Israel before settling in Omaha. She had a long and varied career in advertising, journalism, public relations, public radio, and as baker extraordinaire. Some of the places she worked in Omaha included The Jewish Press, The Sun newspaper, Brandeis Department Store, Mutual of Omaha, KIOS, Creighton University, and Tasty Pizza. A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg with a BFA, she was a life-long learner taking many history and art history classes at UNO. Friends and family savor her cookbook, and she is credited on many films as a "cookie grip." She enjoyed her rose garden, Memorial Park, and volunteer work.

She is survived by her daughter, Leora Mirvish; son, Daniel Mirvish; daughter-in-law, Rachel Mirvish; and grandchildren, Rebecca, Jonathan, and Miriam Mirvish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Sidney Mirvish; and her parents, Ruby and Jack. Memorials in her memory can be made to Food Bank of Omaha, New Hearts Transplant Support Group, Live On Nebraska, and the New Israel Fund.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Tuesday, November 26, 11 a.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery 7705 Crown Point Avenue Omaha.

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