Margaret Marie Harelik
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Margaret Marie Harelik

  • August 19, 1917 - December 18, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“Dear Harry, What a beautiful obituary for a lovely person. You were an inspiration as a loving, caring son. Fondly, Jan Alexander Praisner ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Jan Alexander Praisner - Atherton, CA

“What a wonderful gift this lady and her wonderful family have given to the city of Waco. She was successful in business as well as a loving mother. ...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Sue Lowry - Waco, TX

“Harry and Family, Although we did not really know your mother, we feel like we did because of all you have shared with us and the community about...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Paula and Kenneth Moerbe - Waco, TX

“With sincere thoughts of sympathy, Gary Merritt ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Gary Merritt - Waco, TX

“I will always remember the many kindnesses through the years of being a neighbor. I am saddened by the loss of such wonderful people. I hope that the...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Jodie Bawcom - Waco, TX

“So very sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Many memories of Lawrence Ave. and N42 Street. Bill and Peggy...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Bill and Peggy Glockzin - TX

“Harry and Larry: Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. Jan ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Jan Abernathy Pickett - TX

“Larry and Harry, we loved knowing both your parents. Milton (Dad) thought the world of them. From the son of one haberdasher to another the Robert...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Donna Band - waco, TX

“I will forever remember Margaret and Sam for their beaming smiles and wonderful demeanor. They were the sweetest couple. I am so sorry for your loss. ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Cecelia Adelman Stewart - Austin, TX

“Harry and Larry, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you mother. Please accept my heart-felt sympathies. ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Rex Barnes - Waco, TX

“I will always remember your beautiful smile. You will be missed a lot by many lives you touched. Say "hello" to my Mom & Dad for me. I love you Aunt...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Debbie Baird - China Spring,, TX

“Aunt Margaret and Uncle Sam gave me my first real job gift wrapping at Harelik's Man Shop each year for Christmas. Such great memories of our...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Linda Edwards - China Spring, TX

“I have many fond memories of Aunt Margaret and Uncle Sam. I feel fortunate to have had them as my special aunt and uncle. I miss our family...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Laura Rosen - TX

“I was very fond of your Mother and Father and a customer of the store for many many years. I would just like to offer my condolences from Martha and...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Tom & Martha Salome - Waco, TX

“Margaret, You & Sam were our closest friends for over 40 years...Vernon & I so much loved the weekly card games & going out to new restaurants! With...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: MAE WOOLF - WACO, TX


Margaret Marie Harelik August 19, 1917 - December 18, 2011 A beautiful smile left us as native Wacoan, Margaret Rosen Harelik, 94, passed away at her home Sunday, December 18, 2011, after a long illness. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, at Agudath Jacob with the Rabbi Gordon Fuller officiating. A memorial service will follow at 2:15 p.m., at Congregation Agudath Jacob, 4925 Hillcrest Drive, Waco. Friends and family may attend either or both services. Margaret was born to Russian/Hungarian Jewish immigrant parents, August 19, 1917, the second child of Bertha and Louis Rosen. She had two sisters and three brothers, and with the exception of a few years, she lived her entire life in Waco. Margaret was well-known in Waco as long-time co-owner with her husband, Sam, of a much loved high-end men's clothing store, Harlik's Man's Shop, which operated for over 30 years in downtown Waco and later at the Lake Air Mall. She married Sam on May 20, 1947, and the highlights of her life were her twin sons, Harry and Larry (Leibel), and, later, her five wonderful grandchildren. Granny, as she was called, loved having her grandchildren sleep over and loved cooking their favorite foods. She and Grampa took great pride in waxing eloquent about the accomplishments of their granddaughter and four grandsons. Margaret took great pride in everything she did, whether it was singing and dancing on stage for the Lions Club in their fundraisers during the 1950s, or being a room mother for her sons' elementary school classes. She was a longtime member of Congregation Agudath Jacob Synagogue in Waco. Sam passed away February 25, 2006. Margaret was also predeceased by her first husband, Mark Harris during WWII; her parents; two sisters; and one brother. She is survived by her two sons; Leibel's wife, Debb, and their children, Adam, Noah, Dakota and Sarah; Harry's significant other, Beverly, and his children, Alyssa, Jarrod, Joshua; and Alyssa's husband, Eric, and their daughter, Sophia, Margaret's precious great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Harelik; brothers, Arthur and Joe Rosen; and many other family members. The family wishes to express sincere love and appreciation to mom's caregivers, Marene, Earnestine, Mary, Joy, Donna, Bertie and Marcella for their many years of professional and personal care for our family matriarch. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Congregation Agudath Jacob, 4925 Hillcrest Drive, Waco, TX 76710; the Sam and Margaret Harelik Endowed Scholarship at the McLennan Community College Foundation, 1400 College Dr. Waco, TX 76708; Prostate Cancer Survivor's Inc., 2302 Euclid Ave. Austin, TX 78704; or the charity of one's choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.