Sheila Beck Katsman

Sheila Beck Katsman passed away on October 29, 2011. She was born in Vancouver B.C. to Freda and Ralph Beck on June 4, 1928. Sheila spent her youth in Vancouver. Her love for that beautiful city with its mountains, parks, and beaches never faded. She loved all things beautiful – music, art, flowers and fashion. Sheila was educated at the University of California at Berkeley, where she studied art and advertising, graduating in 1950. She worked in that field in San Francisco and Seattle where she became the advertising manager of Ernst Hardware Co. for several years. Sheila married Dr. Alvin Katsman in 1958. They lived on Mercer Island for over 50 years, where they raised their three children. Her interest in art led her to the docent program at the Seattle Art Museum, where she enjoyed leading tours for 25 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Al, two sons, Ralph (Lisa) of Mercer Island, Bruce (Suzanne) of Ellicott City, MD, and a daughter, Leslie, of Seattle. Sheila was immensely proud of her four beautiful granddaughters – Marisa, Danielle, Haley and Faith Katsman. She is also survived by her two brothers Howard Beck (Delores) and Stanley Beck (Barbara) and two nieces in Toronto. She was a loyal and generous wife, mother, grandmother, and also a friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all. Donations to Jewish Family Service or charity of choice.

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