Ilse Marie Goldberg

Ilse Goldberg, 91, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Methodist Hospital–Sugar Land, surrounded by her loving family. Ilse, or “Bubbe,” as she proudly introduced herself after the arrival of her first grandson, was born on July 11, 1934, in Hamburg, Germany, to Hedwig and Fritz Meyer. After leaving Nazi Germany following the war, she, her twin sister Anneliese, and their parents settled in Galveston, Texas, where she graduated from Ball High School. Soon after, she married the love of her life, Jacob Goldberg, in February 1954, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion, resilience, and family. Ilse dedicated her life to her family and helping others. She was a constant and generous volunteer—serving as a Cub Scout den mother, Brownie and Girl Scout leader, PTA volunteer, and a familiar face in the concession stands at countless Little League baseball games. She also volunteered for many years at Beth Yeshurun Day Care, where her sister, Anneliese, worked. Giving her time and energy to support others wasn’t something she did occasionally—it was simply who she was. Her commitment to service continued throughout her life at Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care, where she was named Volunteer of the Year many times. She first volunteered while her mother, Hedwig, was a resident, and later while her husband, Jacob, was there. Even in her later years, Ilse remained dedicated to helping others. Her final volunteer shift in the gift shop at Seven Acres was just days before her passing—something she looked forward to each week and truly loved. Ilse lived a long and meaningful life defined by her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcome and cared for, and her presence brought comfort and joy to all who knew her. Ilse is survived by her children, Michael (Jodie) Goldberg, Edgar (Susan Golden) Goldberg, and Eva (Ed) Treadway; her grandchildren, Adam (Shira) Goldberg, Loren (Jacob Gardinier) Goldberg, Evan (Amy) Goldberg, Seth (Stefani) Goldberg, Ethan (Katie) Goldberg, Jessica (Ben) Ennis, Daniel (Karen Hodgin) Treadway, Hannah Treadway, David (Shaina) Goldberg, and Leslie (Bryan) Roth; her great-grandchildren, Ella and Max Goldberg, Hudson and Henry Goldberg, Denton, Cooper, and Sonny Goldberg, Wyatt and Everett Ennis, Jeremiah and Sammy Goldberg, and Levi and Remi Roth; and her beloved Yorkie, Queenie. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jacob Goldberg, and her sister, Anneliese. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Ilse’s wonderful caregivers at The Medallion Jewish Assisted Living Center for their love and attention to her and to her faithful companion, Queenie. A funeral service will be held Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Sophia & Jack Bender Memorial Chapel at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Lane, Houston, Texas 77055. A livestream of the service will be available at the following link: https://venue.streamspot.com/f8d04b5b Donations in Ilse’s memory may be made to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care (https://www.sevenacres.org/donate/). Ilse’s life was a testament to resilience, generosity, compassion, and enduring love. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. זכרונה לברכה — May her memory be a blessing.

Ilse Marie Goldberg

July 11, 1934 - March 28, 2026