Molly Luke Kaufman passed away quietly on Feb. 5 in Palo Alto, California.
She was born on Sept. 23, 1943, to LaVerne and Yudell Luke.
Molly grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduated from Southwest High School and graduated from the University of Michigan with concentrations in psychology and economics. From there she attended the University of Southern California, where she received a master’s degree in social work and later, a master’s degree in business administration.
Molly enjoyed two careers. She was a clinical social worker for 20 years. After that, she joined a technology company in Santa Clara, California, and spent the next 20 years in human resources administration working as a director and vice president for a large Japanese corporation. Once retired, she joined a knitting/crochet shop and worked part-time for several years. She made beautiful clothes, afghans and sweaters. Her hobbies included walking, knitting and crocheting, bridge and other lighthearted card games.
She was predeceased by her husband, Phillip Kaufman, whom she met at the University of Michigan; her parents; and her sister, Linda Gurin.
Molly is survived by her children, Michelle (Bill) Futornick and Matt (Karen) Kaufman; and her four grandchildren, Aviva Futornick, Shira Futornick, Phillip Kaufman and Zosia Kaufman. She is also survived by her sisters Janis Koike of Springfield, Virginia, and Debra Singer of Olathe, Kansas.
