Stuart Mendelson, 73

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GRANTS PASS, ORE. – Stuart “Stu” M. Mendelson, of Grants Pass, died Nov. 11.  He was the beloved husband of Susan Mendelson.

 

Born in Providence, the son of the late Harry and Frances Mendelson, he had lived in Oregon for over 30 years.

Stu was a baker well known in Grants Pass for his breads and bagels.  For many years, he and his wife operated their own bakery out of their residence.  Stu was also a talented and prolific artist who drew, painted and sculpted in many media.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Rachel (Jerome Boettner) and Rebecca (Matt Allhands); seven grandchildren; his two sisters, Brenda Brown and Sandra Kopel, of Providence; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.