Congregation Neveh Shalom regretfully announces the passing of Rosalie Goodman, z”l on Aug. 25, 2023 at the age of 94. Born Feb. 5, 1929 to Mike and Sadie Horenstein, Rosalie was a lifelong Portland resident.
Rosalie and her sister, Lorraine (Lippoff), enjoyed an idyllic childhood, filled with family and friends in Old South Portland. She attended Shattuck Grade School and Commerce High, now Cleveland.
Rosalie was married to Harold Goodman, the love of her life, for more than 53 years. She and Harold were co-owners of the Ethan Allen stores in the Portland area until 2005. They raised two children, Sharlene Goodman Harvey (David) and Craig Goodman (Leslie) Rosalie fiercely loved her family, which now includes five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Her energetic and optimistic outlook left smiles in her wake.
A longtime member of Congregation Never Shalom, Rosalie also volunteered at Cedar Sinai Park and Oregon Jewish Museum and Holocaust Education Center. She will be missed.. A private funeral was held on Sunday, August 27 at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery.