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for Maurice BERNSTEIN
December 7, 2013
Thanks Mr. Mayor of Dinkytown
You were a respected Man about town, always friendly. We will all miss your kindness.
Rich Landry Mgr. Camera Shop Dinkytown.
Ann Bernstein
November 16, 2013
I met Maurie at Sholom West around 2004. He and my dad, Sheldon Bernstein (no relation), sat together for every meal for probably two or three years. Dad knew him as a radio host and had a lot of respect for him. On weekends I would join these guys for lunch or dinner. They constantly cracked each other up. Maurie was a wonderful dining companion for my dad and a sweet man, even in his decline. I remember him fondly. His memory is a blessing to me.
Lois Carlson Willand
November 15, 2013
Maury had an amazing knowledge of folk music and shared his knowledge with so many. I knew him through the Snoose Boulevard Festival, and appreciate his work in producing the recordings of Scandinavian immigrant music. He left many musical gifts to us!
November 13, 2013
Maury played at our wedding. When we met with him before the nuptials, I told him my family was Scandinavian and my conversion was hard for them. The first set was typical Klezmer, and then he played a set of Scandinavian folk music. My family jumped up and danced and danced! People still talk about the wedding and how fun it was, many many thanks to such a wonderful musician and man.
Kris Prince
November 11, 2013
I have known Maury since 1976 from our days at the Extempore and his performances at the Riv and New French Cafe etc.We all remember Maury's wit, his stories and passion for ethnic music of all kinds. Was his neighbor on 7 corners when he fell ill. Helped him transition into and out of the handicapped apartment (near Swedish Institute) and into Shalom. Hello to Melody, I remember our phone conversation some 10 years ago. Maury and Anne Charlotte Harveys' albums Snoose Boulevard and Return to Snoose Boulevard are being re-released this year as a double set on CD, and will be made available at the Minnesota History Center and Swedish Institute.
Anne-Charlotte Harvey
November 11, 2013
Dear Maury,
You were a unique force in my life and it has been richer for it. Your singleminded devotion to what you believed in, total disregard for "shoulds" and "conventions" and other people's limtations--you had none when it came to your passions--were chastening, aggravating, and admirable. May you enjoy well-deserved peace with your favorite folk music around you. Thank you for everything.
Courtney Burmeister
November 11, 2013
It was a pleasure knowing Maurie and those whom he cared so much about. He had an amazing sense of humor, intelligence, and was a kind-hearted man. May he rest in peace (with non-stop music and talk radio, of course). Blessings to both Jean and Melody, be sure to stay in touch with the Sholom family. It was a pleasure being a part of his care team. Maurie will most definitely be missed by many.
Charlie Hoffman
November 11, 2013
The "mayor of dinky town" in the 60's. a good friend and scholar of folk music. May you rest in peace.
Judy Krohn
November 11, 2013
Rest in Peace, Maury. I took a folk music class from you at the "Open U" back in the late 60's, and was a regular listener to your radio program. Friends with members of the "Snoose Boulevard" band which accompanied Anne-Charlotte Harvey during her time on the West Bank. Will play the recording this evening, in your honor.
Linda Passon-McNally
November 11, 2013
Rest in Peace Dear Maury.
You were a true original. My first memories of you were from the Snoose Boulevard Festival on the West Bank in the 70's and your Sunday night radio show that was broadcast from Anoka. Little did I know during those wild hippie days that years later my family would have the privilege of getting to know you again while you lived in the Sholom Home. You and our mother Fritzie Passon were table mates for many years, and we shared many laughs and conversations about music and musicians, politics, the good old days, and family dynamics. When declining health affected you and your ability to communicate, your eyes could still tell a pretty good story.
We will miss you.
Linda Passon-McNally, Bernie McNally, and Syril McNally
Susie and Barry Taran, Jess and Matt Taran and their families
Readers: please see the following link to know more about Maury:
http://www.bridgelandnews.org/303
Louise Kantrowich Yim
November 11, 2013
If only there were more Maury Bernsteins in the world! I had the fortune of knowing Maury from 'early days' on the West Bank.Maury had a great impact on those of us exploring what was considered the non traditional at the time. Our guru; Maury, philosopher, writer,community organizer,and most notably, singer and musician who brought folk music to our near campus community. Maury was a gentle soul, sensitive, warm, caring,with an interest and compassion for others from all walks of life. He stood for social justice,equity and rights of the disenfranchised. Maury, a true social activist who did the 'walk' without the 'talk'. He will be remembered for not only his major contributions to the music scene but, as well, for impacting the lives of so many of us with his words, actions, humor, and insights.
Robin DesJardins
November 11, 2013
So long Muary...to the smartest man on the West Bank,from a friend.
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