Shirley Ann Fishman Obituary (1924 - 2019)

Shirley Ann Fishman, 95, of Leawood, KS, passed away November 9, 2019. Graveside services will be at 10:00am Tuesday, November 12 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Heritage Center at the Jewish Community Center or Beth Shalom Synagogue. Shirley was born July 26, 1924 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Adolph and Mildred (Matters) Lipsey and was a lifelong area resident. She was the office manager for the family business, Iowa Farm Meat Co. until her retirement. Shirley was a graduate of Central High School then attended the Kansas City Art Institute. She loved to paint portraits of her family and still lifes. Shirley was a graduate of the Melton School. She was an avid reader and did the crossword puzzle every day. Shirley loved to bake and travel. She enjoyed the Jewish Community Center where she played volleyball, aerial darts, and exercise classes. One of her greatest passions was her family brunches on Sunday mornings, which she did for over 50 years. Shirley was a lifelong member of Beth Shalom Synagogue and its Sisterhood, a member the Jewish Community Center, the Heritage Center and a life member of Hadassah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles E. Fishman in 2008 and her brother, Albert Lipsey. Shirley is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Mark Fishman and Linda Gibian and Steve and Barbara Fishman; grandchildren: Jacob Fishman, Levi Fishman and wife Angela Jeffers, Esther Fishman, Alex Fishman, Ben Fishman and one great-grandson, Reuven Fishman.