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Idell Weiss Obituary
7/6/1934 - 10/24/2017
Idell Weiss passed away after a sudden illness on October 24, 2017, at the age of 83. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of almost 62 years, Otto; her loving children, Paul Weiss (wife Allison), Karen Hanten (husband Mark) and Eric Weiss (fiancee Lydia Bigelow); and adoring grandchildren, Jeremy Weiss, Naomi Fuller (Josh), Connor Hanten, Madison Hanten, Adam Weiss and Abby Weiss, and great-granddaughter, Lily Fuller. Her extended family and many friends all appreciated her strength, thoughtfulness, and mischievous sense of humor.Idell was born July 6, 1934, in Los Angeles, and moved to San Francisco when she was five. She enjoyed spending time with her parents Louis and Beatrice Rosenthal, and brother Marty Rosenthal, going to the beach and riding horses. She also liked going to dances and dating.
After graduating George Washington High School, she attended UC Berkeley, receiving her degree in physical therapy from UCSF, and went on to work with veterans and neurologically impaired children. Always athletic, she was a competitive figure skater as a teenager, and an avid tennis player and hiker as an adult, and in recent years enjoyed water aerobics, dance/exercise and Zumba. She and Otto were supporters of many Jewish charities, as well as the San Francisco Ballet, Symphony, and Opera.
After raising her three children and returning to work as a physical therapist, she took up fine arts and became a very talented and accomplished painter, collagist, printmaker and jewelry-maker, specializing in "Landscapes – Abstract and Representational." Her works were shown in many juried shows, public spaces, galleries, and the John Steinbeck Museum, and she actively participated with the National League of American Pen Women, San Francisco Women Artists and the Hunter's Point Open Studios.
A graveside service will be held on Friday October 27, 2017, at 11:00am, at Eternal Home Cemetery, 1051 El Camino Real, Colma. Donations in Idell's memory may be made to Jewish Family and Children's Services, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Idell Weiss
Kathryn Zeidenstein
March 7, 2019
I'm just learning of Idell's passing. I'm sorry to hear this. She was always so lovely to me. We are living in San Jose. My condolences to Otto and the children.
Judy Hiserman
December 30, 2018
I met Idell at her studio in Hunters Point many years ago. I would always visit her open studio twice a year, and not only because of her beautiful art. We talked about our families, and she treated me like a friend. I am proud to own two of her paintings. She is missed.
Debbie Patrick
November 29, 2017
Idell was a truly inspirational member of Golden Gate Marin Artists. Her warmth and humor, as well as the talent she shared with us all, made her a valuable addition to our group, as well as a beloved friend to many. Deepest condolences to her family - she is greatly missed.
Fran Hall
November 1, 2017
I have know Idell as a friend, talented artist and person.She shall be missed
by our group of NLAPW. I feel blessed to have known her.
i wish her family my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time.
Fran Hall
Christine T.
October 31, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Idell's husband and family. Idell and I had many wonderful conversations about art and family. She as well as her wonderful smile, her exemplary fortitude, and her encouraging words will be truly missed.
Christine T.
October 31, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Idell's husband and family. Idell and I had many wonderful conversations about art and family. She as well as her wonderful smile, her exemplary fortitude, and her encouraging words will be truly missed.
Emil De Guzman
October 29, 2017
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Otto and family. She shines light a star in the universe forever.
-Emil De Guzman
Lucy Arnold
October 29, 2017
My deepest condolences to Idell's husband, children and extended family. I only knew Idell as a member of the Golden Gate Marin branch of the National League of American Pen Women. She was clearly a very talented artist, and was also a delightful, warm, lovely person. We will miss her very, very much.
October 27, 2017
Idell will be missed by so many artists in several art organizations not only SFWA, but Marin Society of Artists and the National League of American Pen Women. This very talented lady always greeted friends with a big smile. My condolences to her husband and family. Donna Solin
Catherine Moreno
October 27, 2017
Idell was one of my favorite art friends, she was SO talented, I was always eager to see which of her works were in the American Art Collecter book each year. My conversations with her were always engaging and fun. My condolences to her family, we will all miss her sorely.
SFWA Women Artists
October 27, 2017
San Francisco Women Artists (SFWA) sends our deepest condolences to Idell's family. Idell was a gifted artist and a long time member of our arts organization. Always a joy to be with and a wonderful supporter of SFWA. We will dearly miss her presence and loving spirit.
San Francisco Women Artists
Judy Barnett
October 27, 2017
Idell and I shared the same birthday of July 6th. She and I belonged to both the SF Women's Artist Group and the Marin County Chapter of PEN Women. Not only was she a very good artist she was a lovely person to know. I will miss her very much.
With respect,
Judy Barnett
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