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LEON EMAS

1921 - 2013

LEON EMAS obituary, 1921-2013, Olathe, KS

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1921

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2013

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LEON EMAS Obituary

Leon Emas, 92, Olathe, KS, passed away November 11, 2013 at Good Samaritan. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes. Entombment in Garden Mausoleum at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Society, 20705 W. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66061. Leon was born August 15, 1921 in St. Louis, MO, son of Samuel and Fannie (Casoy) Emas. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had worked as a men's clothing buyer for Stix, Baer, & Fuller, a department store in St. Louis for 17 years, where he met the love of his life Billie. They were married in 1959 on Valentine's Day. Leon owned and managed Snelling & Snelling Employment Agency in Kansas City another 17 years, and had served as a family service and sales counselor for Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home and Cemetery for the next 17 years. He loved to travel. Billie introduced Leon to opera and he became an aficionado. He also enjoyed playing handball, golf and was a gourmet cook and was known for his chili. He was a member of Church of the Resurrection. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Sharon Emas, five brothers and two sisters. Leon is survived by his loving wife Billie Emas; children James Emas, Denver, CO, Greg (Linda) Emas, Overland Park, KS and Meredith Lee (Lagi) Apostolou, Santa Clarita, CA; brother Sol (Camille) Emas, Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren Christopher Emas, Jennifer (Derek) Padilla, Melanie (Walt) Summers, Daniel, Megan and Kelsey Emas, and Alex Apostolou; and six great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com Mt Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home. 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. (816) 942-2004 www.mtmoriah-freeman.com

Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 13, 2013.
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Dear Aunt Billie and Family,
We are truly sorry for the passing of Uncle Leon.Growing up I always enjoyed your vists. My prays and blessing are with you and your family always,his memory will be with us forever. what a great and classy guy.

Richard D Emas,son of David Emas

Richard Emas

December 13, 2013

Dear Aunt Billie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. No matter how long you have a loved one it isn't enough time. My thoughts are with you. I have wonderful memories of all the Emas brothers and sisters(My aunts and uncles) when I was growing up.

Sharon (Emas) Guidry. (David's daughter)

December 12, 2013

Aunt Billie: I am so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Leon was a dear man and even though we haven't seen him very often through the years, I have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Lisa (Emas) Cushing and Family

Lisa (Emas)Cushing

December 12, 2013

You will be long missed Uncle. Now my Dad and you will finally unite in ithrough eternity RIP Love Gary Emas

Gary Emas

December 12, 2013

Billie and family,
Was saddened to hear of such a loss! We remember Leon with a great smile, sick jokes, great self discipline, opera and warmth. Hopefully the many wonderful memories will offset your pain of his loss. He was a man, much like no other I have known.
Prayers to you all
Rick and Jacque Ainslie

November 15, 2013

To all our family gathered there together at this sad time. Our generation is coming to a close and with only one remaining brother, the memories, even the fun ones,become very heavy today. Sorry that old age (90) keeps Camille and me being there with you Billie .

Sol Emas

November 14, 2013

To my dearest friend Meredith, our hearts and prayers are with you, Billie, Greg, Alex and the entire family. The memories of all the great, fun times are two families shared will forever be cherished. We love you.

Lori & Debbie McDowell

November 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Even though I have only briefly known Leon, I felt that I had known him for a long time. He made me feel so welcome . What a charming gentle man. My heart goes out to all of you who loved him. I wish I could be there to support Jim and all of you.

Jacie Joy

November 13, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Emas. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

November 13, 2013

Meredith and family - We are so sorry to hear the unfortuante news of your father's passing. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know this is a hard time but you all should cherish the full life your father lived as it sounds like he had quite a nice life and was loved by his family. We are thinking of you. Love, Sheryl & Kevin

Sheryl Burford

November 13, 2013

.....you were a great mentor, a great teacher and coach as well as a true friend. Your words of encouragement in any endeavor still resonate. An incredible loss.
You will be missed more than words can express. My prayers go out to Billie, Greg, Meredith and Jim.
Your friend,
Mike Crahan

Mike Crahan

November 13, 2013

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