Mary Elizabeth Rosenbloom (née Potts), of Minnetonka, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the age of 82.

Beth was born to parents Norbert Michael and Fay Potts on April 16, 1937 in Kansas City, MO. The youngest of three, she moved with her family to Wilmette, Illinois, attending New Trier High School and Lawrence University in Wisconsin. As a young adult in Chicago, Beth worked for the President of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital (now Rush University Medical Center). In 1967, she married Melvin Rosenbloom and they moved from Lake Forest, IL to Edina, MN in 1978.

Beth had a long and successful career as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of Carlson Companies in Minnetonka, MN. Beth worked tirelessly until her retirement in 2010. In addition to taking great pride in her work, Beth made many long-time, dear friends at Carlson, with whom she enjoyed travel, dinners, movies and shared interests. Beth was a selfless daughter, sister, aunt and mother, always interested in the well-being of others. She was a great friend to many, including her book group of 40 years. Beth loved animals and had many beloved pets throughout her life. She followed news and politics closely, and was particularly perturbed about the U.S. state of affairs since 2016. In this regard, she viewed her hearing loss as an advantage. Though life was not always easy, there was little she couldn’t manage on her own with an ‘oh fudge’, a cocktail and a smoke. A good Chicago hot dog cured most ills. Independence was such an important part of her life, people sometimes wondered about her and how she was doing. Shortly before what would be her last day, her final text to her daughters read “I’m alive and well… just forgetful.”

Beth is survived by her daughter, Sarah Rosenbloom (Joel) Simberg; step-daughter Caren (Dan) Haberstroh, step-sons David (Cindy) and Matthew (Lois) Rosenbloom, grandsons Zachary Simberg, Jarod, Bill and Adam (Moira) Rosenbloom and many loved nieces and nephews who knew her as ‘Aunt Bethie’. She is preceded in death by her beloved brother N. Michael Potts and sister Theresa Broeker.

Memorials and celebrations of her life will be planned in both Chicago and Minneapolis.

The family is grateful for condolences. If you wish to make a donation, please choose a cause that is meaningful to you, as your friendship and love gave much meaning to Beth.