Lily Floom, z”l, passed away peacefully in her home in Israel surrounded by loved ones April 29, 2021. She is survived by her children, Noma (David), Jay (Sue), Tobin (Mary) and Perri (Kobi); 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many, many friends.
Lily was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Winnipeg, Canada, and moved with her husband, Harold, to Portland soon after they were married. She had an amazing career selling furniture at JCPenney's and was very involved in founding Hillel Academy Jewish school (predecessor to Portland Jewish Academy) as one of the first presidents. She was also involved with Hadassah and loved to volunteer to help others.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold. After her husband passed, she moved to Israel to be with her two daughters and enjoyed the last few years with them and their families and making new friends.
Lily made everyone feel special and loved; she will be so missed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the FIDF – Friends of the IDF.