Donald Joe Birmingham

1937 - 2009 Don Birmingham, 71, Weatherby Lake, MO, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home. He was born July 31, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended school in Oklahoma City and later received a degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Don was a veteran of the United States Navy having served from 1956-1959. He held several distinguished positions over the years including President of American Continental Life Insurance Company and Chief Operating Officer of Centennial Life Insurance Company. Following his retirement he enjoyed driving a school bus for the North Kansas City School District. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tinny Birmingham and his aunt and uncle, Fred and Mildred Casada. Survivors include his wife Kathleen of the home; a son, Troy Birmingham and wife Adil of Bossier City, LA; a daughter, Stacy Birmingham of Kansas City, MO and three grandchildren, Michael, Sabrina and Angela. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland, 401 Main St. Parkville, MO 64152. Burial will follow at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Parkville. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Best Friends Animal Society or We Luv Paws and may be left in care of the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Don's life at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Birmingham Park at Weatherby Lake. Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with the family at www.meyersfuneral chapel.com. (Meyers Northland, (816) 741- 0251)