Barbara Greenspan

Barbara Greenspan

90, of Indianapolis, passed away January 6, 2018. She was born in New York City, NY on July 8, 1927 to the late Abram and Minnie (Hartsilver) Cohen. Barbara was a graduate of the Jewish Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York with a degree in nursing where she worked from 1948-1955 as a nurse. On June 25, 1950, she married Kalman and together they moved to Indiana. Then from 1969-1989 she worked as a registered nurse at Hooverwood Nursing Home in Indianapolis.

Barbara was a member of the Hooverwood Guild, Beth-El Zedeck Sisterhood, and the Hadassah. She enjoyed Broadway shows, needle pointing, antiquing, and was very devoted to her family.

Barbara is survived by her children, Mark Greenspan, Janet Speck, and Carol Greenspan; and her sister, Frances Levitz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Kalman Greenspan; in-laws, Samuel and Sarah Greenspan; brothers, David and Herman Baron; brothers-in-law, Nathan and Abraham Greenspan; sister-in-law, Pearl Solkowitz; and son-in-law, Jack Speck.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hooverwood, 7001 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road, at 11 A.M. with visitation from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.