SELMA BASKIN

1920-2017

Selma Baskin left this world peacefully on December 30, 2017 at the age of 97. Her father Harry was a Jewish immigrant from AustriaHungary. He was a tailor, and built his own business and shop in Irvington, New Jersey. Her mother, Shoshona, an immigrant from Belarus, first met Harry when she came to work for him as a seamstress.

She met Norman, her husband of 62 years and the love of her life, when she was a child. Norman actually saved her from drowning when she was 10 years old. They were married in 1939, when Selma was 19. They were proud parents to their one and only child, David. Selma was a kind and motivated woman, who always had a twinkle in her eye. She had an infectious positive personality, full of love and life. She was very proud of her son and daughter-in-law and the work they were doing in the medical community. She loved her family deeply and always went the extra mile to entertain and receive guests in her home, including the preparation of 10 to 12 course meals with Norman.

She is survived by her son David and daughter-in-law Juli, and her three beautiful and loving granddaughters, Danielle, Alexandra, and Brianna. Private services will be held at Emanuel Park, where she will be laid to rest alongside the one true love of her life, Norman.

Donations in lieu of flowers or other gifts can be made in her honor to the Neurological Research Foundation and sent to the Foundation at 1656 North Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006