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Miriam STERN Obituary

STERN, Miriam 1952 - 2018 Miriam Stern, known as Mimi, passed away on September 7, 2018. She received a degree in Physical Education from the University of Wisconsin and moved to Tucson in 1974. She taught and coached and practiced other careers as a home handyperson, a farrier and a caterer, always maintaining her interest in fine woodworking. She was a #1 supporter of the U of A Women's basketball team, the LGBT Youth Center, WomanKraft Center for the Arts and Antigone Books. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Geis (Jim) of Chicago; niece, Sarah Geis and a legion of dear friends. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 16, 2018.

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Tori Stypula Lori Mennella

September 16, 2018

Mimi was a dear friend. We enjoyed going to the UofA Women's basketball games with her. She was also an avid book reader with whom we enjoyed lively discussions of authors. Tori & Lori

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