Thelma J. Wolfe Obituary (1930 - 2014)

Thelma J. Wolfe, 83, Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Funeral services will be 10:30am Friday, January 3, at the Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial Rose hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah or a charity of ones choice. Thelma was born in 1930 in Chicago, IL to Nathan and Lillian Bomson. The family moved to Kansas City when Thelma was 10 years old. She graduated from Southwest High School in 1947 and then attended Kansas City Junior College and the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was the executive secretary for the Missouri Restaurant Association for 20 years, retiring in 1995. Thelma was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and its Sisterhood. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Florence Gallas; husband: Robert M. Wolfe in 2009. She is survived by daughter: Sandy Patrick, Lee’s Summit, MO; son and daughter-in-law: Larry and Julie Wolfe, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Michael and Lauren Wolfe. Nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to thank the entire staff of both Village Shalom and Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care as well as Dr. Donald Cohen. Mom will be remembered for her love of family and friends.