Our Precious Mama, Muriel Rosenthal, passed away

peacefully at home on April 23, 2023, at 101 years young!

She was cared for by her children, the loving staff at her

assisted living home, and Santa Cruz Hospice.

Her brother, her only sibling, Edward Painter, preceded

her in passing one year ago at almost 98.

Muriel is survived by her second husband, David Rosenthal,

almost 103, her three children, Claudia (Marsha),

Melissa, and Shane (Cathy), six grandchildren - Adam,

Adriane, Samantha, Jeremy, Tyler and Janet, six great

grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her

stepchildren. She was always delighted by babies and

small children.

Our mother was born in Oakland, CA on a Sunday, January

22, 1922, and was a second generation Californian.

Our mom loved life. She loved to sing and did so for

decades with many different choirs, even singing in Europe

with the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus. She also loved

to dance and performed in several musical productions

including the Scotts Valley Cavalcade. She was always

reading a new book and took a great interest in what

was happening politically in our country.

Our mom was passionate about fashion and worked in

several women’s shops, often modeling for the local

newspaper, only quitting so she could travel more. She

loved to experience new places and cultures and was

able to see much of the world.

She will be buried with her two sons, Alex and Timothy,

who passed away in 1962, and her first husband,

Alvin Davis.

Our mom’s twinkling eyes and joyful spirit will be dearly

missed but always alive in our hearts.