Estelle Dalen Obituary (1921 - 2013)

Estelle S. Dalen, 92, Overland Park, KS died peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2013 at her home at The Atriums. Graveside services will be 12:30pm Tuesday, September 10 at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery, 1901 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence, MO 64052. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to the E. David Soltz Israel Scholarship Fund, c/o the Jewish Community Foundation, 5801 W. 115th St, Overland Park, KS 66211, Kehilath Israel Synagogue or a charity of the donor’s choice. Estelle was a lifelong Kansas City area resident, born to Louis and Rebecca Lipkin on July 7, 1921. She married the love of her life, Gerald Dalen, and they had a long and wonderful marriage. They worked together in their grocery business for many years and later Estelle worked at Woolf Brothers Men’s Department until her retirement. Estelle was a long-standing member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, spending many years volunteering in the office and on various projects. She received several awards honoring her service, including the “Woman of Valor Award.” Family was the most important part of Estelle’s life and, along with Gerald, they devoted themselves to being completely immersed in the family. They thought of their cousins as their own children and grandchildren and were loved dearly by all. Preceding her in death were her parents and beloved husband. Surviving are many loving cousins.