Florence Hoffman

July 12, 1924 - June 12, 2011

Florence Hoffman, 86, Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Carondelet Manor. Funeral services were Monday, June 13 at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Beth Shalom Synagogue, 14200 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66224 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Mrs. Hoffman was a lifelong Kansas City area resident. Born in 1924 to Phillip and Rosa (Peltzman) Solomon, she attended Kansas City schools graduating from Central High School. She met her husband of 65 years, Harry, in 1946 and they were married that same year by Rabbi Hadas at Beth Shalom. They were lifelong members of Beth Shalom Synagogue. She was a wonderful caring person who focused on her family and community. She provided a loving home for her family, she was a good cook and enjoyed celebrating the holidays with her family and her special group of friends. She had a great sense of humor and was able to balance the needs of her family and community. She loved her entire family but had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. Mrs. Hoffman is survived by her husband Harry, of the home; son and daughter-in-law: Arnold and Maryann Hoffman, Las Vegas, NV; daughters and sons-in-law: Rhonda and Daryl Card, Kansas City, MO, Joan and Hector Gonzalez, Nipona, CA; sister: Charlotte Fichman, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Brian Card, Jesse Card, David Gonzalez, Miriah Gonzalez, Rebekah Gonzalez; great-granddaughter: Alianna Card. Mrs. Hoffman will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew her.