Marian Ruth Shultz

October 28, 1920 - January 4, 2010

Marian Ruth Tranin Shultz passed away peacefully on January 4, 2010. She was born on October 27, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Earl J. and Leona Kessler Tranin, and loving wife of Dr. Alvin W. Shultz (deceased). Marian will be greatly missed by her son, Dr. Kenneth (Peggy) Shultz and daughter, Beverly (Jeffrey) Adler; grandchildren, Jennifer Shultz, Michael Shultz, Jared (Stephanie) Adler, and Dr. Adam (Sabrina) Adler; great-grandson, Jacob Adler; sister Shirley (Stanley) Morantz; and sister-in-law Sally Tranin (Donald Tranin, deceased). She was blessed with many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Marian was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. Always active in the community, Marian was a Past President and Life Member of Menorah Medical Center Auxiliary as well as a Life Member of Hadassah International Women and the National Council of Jewish Women. Additionally, she was a member of the Kehilath Israel Synagogue, its Sisterhood, Shalom Geriatric Auxiliary, and the Menorah Medical Center Legacy Foundation Board. She was honored with the HCA Frist Humanitarian Award in recognition of exemplary service to patients in the healthcare community. Marian received the Ingram Heroes in Healthcare award as the Outstanding Community Volunteer in 2006. On her 88th birthday, Marian was recognized for 45 years of volunteer service by the Menorah Medical Center. In addition to her lifelong commitment to volunteerism, she enjoyed traveling with her children and grandchildren, knitting, needle pointing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Earl and Leona Tranin Foundation, Menorah Medical Center Auxiliary’s Health Resource Library or Kansas City Hospice. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:30 PM at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue. A private interment will follow the service