Harriet Lilian (Simon) Friedman died on August 30, 2019.  Harriet was born on July 2. 1929 to Morris Joseph Simon and Rose (Kasper) Simon in Brooklyn, New York.  She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School.  She Manny was a writer and her articles included jazz reviews for DownBeat magazine.  She graduated from the School of Nursing of the Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn in 1952. She married Emanuel "Manny" Friedman in October 1952.  Harriet worked in Public Health and Pediatrics.  In 1957 she and Manny moved to San Francisco and eventually to the Peninsula.  Many established his initial practice location in San Bruno and Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame.   Harriet worked as an RN at Peninsula Hospital.  They lived initially in Millbrae and purchased a home in Burlingame in 1959.  Soon after that the kids came along, Matthew Laurence (1958), Marta Judy (1959) and Jeremy David (1961).  Harriet remained at home, but occasionally filled in as a school nurse.   She became an advocate for early childhood education through the Head Start Auxiliary and the Child Care Coordinating Council.  She frequently completed additional course work at local colleges.  Harriet also served on the Board of Trustees for Peninsula Temple Sholom.  As much as she enjoyed community activities, it was family activities that captured her core interests.  Friday evening Shabbat dinners often included guests and her Passover Seders were legendary in terms of numbers, raucousness and happiness. An invitation to Seder at the Friedmans was a  treasured item.  The Friedmans were ardent adventurers and travelers.  They especially enjoyed extended stays in Israel and Japan, but also visited Europe and Australia.  They made many domestic trips to visit family and notable locations.  A favorite nearly annual trip was white water rafting and winter ski trips.  Many of these trips included nieces, nephews and friends of the kids.  Family was a priority and attending family events was the basis for many trips to weddings and other special occasions.  Harriet and Manny maintained close ties with their families and from a young age the kids were encouraged to visit relatives (and they still do!)  Over the years the Friedmans "adopted" many young families, especially those who were distant from their own...especially from Israel.  Jeremy died in 1983 due to a drowning.  He was a recent graduate from UC Santa Barbara where he was respected as a student leader and musician.  He had completed the first segment of a management trainee with Macy's department stores.  The university named a special award in his memory.  Manny retired twice from his medical practice with the second one being in 2003.  Harriet and Manny became grandparents in September 2002 with the birth of Talia Cealleigh Friedman to Matt and Mary (Kelly) Friedman. His health started to decline in late 2004 and he died in may 2005.  They were proud of their children nieces and nephews.  In addition to being an ordained rabbi, Matt is also a professional transportation planner and a commissioned officer as a chaplain in the California State Guard.  Marta is a licensed social worker and has worked in palliative care at Kaiser Permanente and Oakland Children's' Hospital. She is also a member of the California State Bar.  In addition to Jeremy, Harriet was pre-deceased by her parents, sister Arlene Ruth (Proper Milan) and brother Mychal Bernard.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews who fondly recall "Aunt Harriet," and a long list of people who valued her friendship, advice and loving support.  Harriet was buried on August 31, 2019 at Hills of Eternity Cemetery in Colma, CA.