Retha D. Lisman

December 14, 1917 - August 1, 2011

Retha D. Lisman, 94, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at Village Shalom in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, at 10:30am in the Yukon Chapel at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Beth Shalom Synagogue, Village Shalom or Hadassah. Retha was a life-long resident of Kansas City, a graduate of Central High School. She began her career in retail and co-owned a ladies apparel store. She also worked as the Executive Secretary of the Jewish Community Center, and became a successful salesperson for Angelica, a division of Kansas City White Goods. Retha was an active member of Congregation Beth Shalom, its Sisterhood and was a life-long member of Hadassah. Throughout her life, Retha was known for her creativity in cooking and in art. She experimented with various food recipes and enjoyed creating Judaic art. She was preceded in death by her sister, Roselie Noah and her parents, Sol and Tobi Sarah Noah. Retha is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cyndi and Harvey Zidell of Alta Loma, CA and granddaughters, Tobi M. Zidell, Madrid, Spain and Heather J. Zidell, San Francisco, CA.