Eugene C. Lipsky Obituary (1918 - 2012)

Eugene C. Lipsky, 93, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be at 3:00pm Friday, May 4, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131 with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of one’s choice. Mr. Lipsky was born in Bay City, TX in 1918, and shortly thereafter, the family moved back to live in Kansas City. He attended Kansas City Schools, graduating from Central High School. One of his early places of employment as a young man, was Profex X-ray, which set the tone for his entire life work and passion in the medical equipment field. In 1948 he founded United Medical Equipment CO. He had a major role in the development of the early versions of the telephone transmitted “electro cardiogram”. In 1970, he founded International Medical electronics Ltd., which under his direction, developed the Magnatherm pulsed short-wave diathermy, which incorporated innovations and advancements in medical treatment and therapy. He was very active in the medical equipment field for over 70 years. In 1948, he met and married Marjorie, the love of his life for over 63 years, who in the early years of their marriage, assisted him in his business travels, representing his equipment company. Along with his life’s work, his family was his focus. Mr. Lipsky was a member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Selma Lipsky and his two sisters, Blanche Blumenthal and Dorothy Goldklang. Mr. Lipsky is survived by his wife: Marjorie Lipsky, of the home; son and daughter-in-law: Jeffrey and Marcia Lipsky, Prairie Village, KS; daughter: Jeniece Berman, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Bradley S. Berman, Overland Park, KS; Jaime Lyn Berman, Overland Park, KS; Adam A. Berman, Columbia, MO; Daniel F. Lipsky, Chicago, IL; Charlotte A. Lipsky, Los Angeles, CA; Nathan M. Lipsky, Lawrence, KS; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Jenard and Gail Gross, Houston, TX;