VIRGINIA BEACH – Miriam Mednick Seeherman, 91, died peacefully on October 25, 2024.
A native of New York City, she moved to the area for love in 1956.
Miriam radiated kindness to everyone she met and did her best to ease the burdens of those who struggled. She was intellectually curious, loved the arts, and was always ready with a laugh.
She dedicated herself to volunteering in her community in diverse areas: music, art, senior wellness, and religious tolerance, among others.
Her leadership roles included: Feldman Chamber Music Society, president; Jewish Family Service, president; Beth Sholom Home, president; Norfolk Commission on Aging, chair; VA/NC Anti-Defamation League, chair; and Jewish Community Relations Council of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, chair. There were many more. Miriam also received multiple humanitarian and community awards over the years.
Miriam was predeceased by her husbands, Maurice Mednick and Bob Seeherman, and by her brother, Ralph Golub.
She is survived by her children, Saul, Felicia, Lainie and Palmer, and Joel; stepchildren, Michael, Marc and Judith; grandchildren, Kimberly, Chelsea and Dan, Raven and Jimmy, Maurice, Elka, Avi, Seth and Shira; and great-grandson Dylan; and countless beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and chosen family.
Miriam treasured the long standing and new friendships in her life and in these groups: Low-Key Book Group, Monday Bridge Group, Wednesday Mah Jong Group, Stock Club, and “The Y” Silver Sneakers Group.
Memorial services were held at Ohef Sholom Temple.
Donations are requested to a cause close to the donor’s heart, in Miriam’s memory. Online condolences can be made to the family at hdoliver.com.