Florence Ginsburg

February 11, 1922 - August 3, 2017

Florence “Flossie” Ginsburg was born in Oakland, February 11, 1922. She lived her entire life in the East Bay. Flossie was a beloved Mother to Larry Ginsburg (Lynn Simon) and Susan Fornelius (Steve Fornelius), Grandmother to Zack (Sandra) and Adam Ginsburg, and doting GreatGrandmother to Nathan and Evelyn Ginsburg. Flossie was married for more than 20 years to Aaron Ginsburg before his death in 1965. She was one of six daughters of Louis and Mary Posnet, including surviving sisters Sunny Paris (Stan) and Poppy Finston.

She adored and treasured her life-long friendship with Pearl Wolffs and many other friends including Julie Kruse and Gertrude Mann and those at Baywood Court where Flossie lived well into her nineties. She loved Zack’s wife, Sandra Ginsburg; her former daughterin–law, Hanna Levenson, and Larry’s life partner, Lynn Simon.

Flossie also leaves a legacy of being an uplifter of others -- sometimes through Hallmark cards; always with her delightful laughter and smiles. Flossie lit up a room when she walked in it. Her essence was noticeable in her presence – she was as loving and elegant on the inside as she was on the outside. Yet far from being elegant and stuffy, Flossie was adventurous, fun, and fabulous. She embraced life, and was in turn embraced by it. Those who had the privilege of spending time with Flossie treasured her.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 6, at 1:00 PM at Temple Sinai (Albers Chapel) 2808 Summit Street, Oakland, CA 94609. For those wishing to honor her, please support your favorite charity, or those Flossie most appreciated: the Alameda County Community Food Bank and Temple Sinai; both in Oakland.

Enjoy this message from Flossie: “I Wish You Love.”