Mollie 'Mimi' Hirsch

Mollie "Mimi" Fishman Burnett Hirsch passed away peacefully May 19, 2013, at the amazing age of 99. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Rebecca and Chaim Fishman on July 24, 1913. At the age of 23 she married her next door neighbor Milton R. Burnett and in 1936 they moved to Oklahoma City where they founded The Lyntone Company, a belt manufacturing company that sold to clothiers throughout the country. In 1969 Milton suddenly passed away. Four years later Mollie married Stanley H. Hirsch who passed away in 2002. Mollie was a volunteer at Baptist Hospital for 35 years. She also volunteered for the Red Cross and was a home room mother for each of her three children at Horace Mann Elementary School and Harding High School. She enjoyed knitting and needlepoint and continued to play Mah Jongg and Pan until she was 99. Mollie was an active member of Temple B'nai Israel where she served on the Temple board, was twice Sisterhood president, and served as a national Sisterhood board member. She was a founder of the Erna Krouch Pre-School and served on its board since inception. Her life revolved around the Temple and even after 76 years of membership remained interested in its operation and enjoyed being there as much as possible. Mollie considered her family her most important accomplishment in life and her greatest pleasure was sitting back and watching her family of 38 in action. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy. She is survived by her three children, their spouses, eight grandchildren, their spouses, and seventeen great-grandchildren and one on the way. Daughter Sherry (Ike) Bennett, grandsons Clay (Louise) Bennett, Bob (Gina) Bennett, Mark (Laurie) Bennett, and great grandchildren Mollie, Christy, Graham, Bailey, Blane, James, and Will Bennett, all of Oklahoma City. Daughter Barby Sidon of Denver, Colorado, granddaughter Yvette (Randy) Trachtenberg of Oklahoma City, grandsons Mike (Traci) Sidon, and Josh (Maia) Sidon, all of Denver, Colorado. Great grandchildren Taylor, Megan, Brandon Trachtenberg. Blake and Brooke Sidon. Son Howard (Ellen) Burnett of Columbus, Ohio. Grandson Matthew (Jill) of Indianapolis, Indiana, granddaughter Julie (Steven) Goldberger of Dallas, Texas and great grandchildren Tyler, Cameron, Annie Burnett, and Jared and Abby Goldberger. Mollie is preceded in death by her son-in-law Myron Sidon, sister Ethel Kaplan, and brother Stanley Fishman. She will be remembered for her love and concern for others, her bright smile, and friendly ways. She never met a stranger, and everyone was important to her. She was an inspiration and example to all who knew her. The family thanks Agnes Mugo for the loving care and kindness she gave to Mollie for the last five years. We also want to thank Helen, Johanna, Henrietta, Full Life Hospice, Paula Avery, and the people at Belleview Health and Rehabilitation Center for their care, support, and guidance. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Erna Krouch Pre-School, 4901 North Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City 73112, or the charity of your choice. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at Temple B'nai Israel, 4901 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Temple B'nai Israel entrance.