Shirley R. Gottstein Obituary (1926 - 2020)

Shirley R Weintraub Gottstein, 94, was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Evelyn and Isadore Weintraub. Shirley and her parents owned and operated the Weintraub Bakery for over 40 years. She graduated from Central High School in 1943 and from Kansas City Junior Business College in 1944. She loved to play golf, learning in her 50’s while married to late husband, Jay Gottstein. She loved to travel and dance. She worked for Standard (Amoco) Oil Company for 30 years in the Public and Government Affairs and Law Department. Mrs. Gottstein was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue and their Sisterhood. She was also a member of the Harriet Dubinsky Chapter of City of Hope for more than 40 years serving in various positions for the chapter. She was a member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and participated in their annual “Walk-A-Thon” and was one of the top fundraisers in their Walk. She was preceded in death by her son, Randal Rashkovsky in 1997 and her late husband Jay Gottstein in 2007. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Kevin) Jordan, her grandson Kevin Schwab, her granddaughter Breean (Loren) Ginden. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Merrick and Asher Ginden. She also leaves behind her constant and caring companion Bernie Brownstein, and her very best and loyal girlfriend, Bobbi Arenson. IN lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Multiple Sclerosis, 7611 State Line, Kansas City, MO 64114; City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010; or Beth Shalom Synagogue, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223. Private family services will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.