Shirley Leibson

September 5, 1931 - April 27, 2011

Shirley Leibson. 79, Prarie Village, KS passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services 11:00 am Sunday, May 1st at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to Beth Shalom Synagogue, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66224 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. The primary focus of Shirley’s life was her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always looked forward to family gatherings and the holidays. She enjoyed caring for members of her family, especially her brother Dr. Marvin Dunn. Shirley was a life-long member of Beth Shalom Synagogue and a life member of Hadassah. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ida (Leibtag) Dunn and her brother, Dr. Marvin Dunn. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Eugene, of the home; sons: David Leibson and his fiancée Barbara Kovacs, Larry Leibson, Seth Leibson and his wife Diane, all of the greater Kansas City area; brother Floyd Dunn and his wife Elsa, Tucson, AZ; three granddaughters and one grandson. Nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to thank the staff of KC Hospice House and Dr. John Goldberg for their loving care and support during Shirley’s illness.