Iris Goodhart

March 30, 1932 - February 8, 2012

Iris Fay Goodhart, 79 years young, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2012. Graveside services will be at 11:00am Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Rose Hill Cemetery, 6900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO. The family has requested that you remember Iris by making a donation either to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145, The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah or the charity of your choice. Iris was born March 30, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Irwin & Miriam (Denebeim) Malvin, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Iris graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO and immediately went to work in the Mayor’s office as a secretary. Shortly thereafter, she met Leon Goodhart on a blind date and married him, proclaiming that she was enamored with his unique European accent. Many people in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area will remember Iris as the co-owner, with Leon, of the The Country Club Shoe Store at Corinth Square Shopping Center in Prairie Village, KS, where she literally fit thousands of kids shoes. Later, Iris worked for her daughter, Julie, at The Dance Wear Place out of the same location. In all, Iris was an ambassador of the Corinth Square/Prairie Village retail industry for over 40 years. Iris was an avid reader, often reading several books in a week. She also was an accomplished crossword puzzle solver, a passion she passed on to her children. Iris enjoyed traveling, especially to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where she enjoyed numerous vacations poolside with her children and grandchildren sipping pina coladas. Iris had a penchant for design and was frequently complimented for her exquisitely-manicured nails and stylish eyeglasses. Iris is predeceased by her Mother & Father. she is survived by Leon Goodhart, her husband of over 57 years; 3 children, Douglas (Laurence) Goodhart of Countryside, KS, Julie Goodhart of Overland Park, KS, & David (Leah) Goodhart of Dallas, TX; 4 grandchildren, Emilie (Benn) Englehard, Grace Goodhart, Cash Goodhart & Lucie Goodhart; and a very large extended family. The family also suggests that you take someone you love out to dinner and have a cocktail, as Iris would have wanted it that way (but don’t let the waiter take your plate before everyone is finished – Iris was a stickler for formality).