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Alfred Kaufman Obituary
Alfred "Al" Jacob Kaufman
age 83, of Westfield, Indiana died Monday at his residence. Born September 10, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of Alfred and Magdaline (Blake) Kaufman. He was the owner and operator of Kaufman Stables in Westfield, the second oldest and largest riding facility in Indiana that he and his wife, Leah, began in 1970. Prior to owning the stables he was a salesman for 3M Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and in Ohio and later in Greenwood. He was known to be one of the top horse trainers in our country and was a charter member of the United Professional Horse Association, a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association and the American Quarterhorse Association. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Carmel.
He is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Mike) Velez, of Nashville; two sons, J.B. Kaufman, of Martinsville and Greg (Peggy) Kaufman, of Nashville, his friend and companion, Michelle Bruduseo; eight grandchildren, Melissa Kaufman, Chris Velez, Nicole Hacker, Jackie Cleary, Jake Kaufman, A.J. Kaufman, Chris Kaufman and David Kaufman, nine great-grandchildren, one niece and nephew, and his favorite horse, Johnny Cash. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Leah (Churchill) Kaufman, one daughter, Kitty Lou Kaufman, one brother, Jack Kaufman and one nephew, Kenneth Kaufman.
Respecting Al's wishes, private funeral services will be held Friday, January 20 at the Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville.
The family suggests to those who wish that memorial contributions be given to Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Academy of Zionsville through their website: http://www.morningdovetrc.org
Online condolences may be given at http://www.bondmitchellfuneralhome.com
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Bud And Cindy Willimon
January 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all of Al's family. My husband and Al were great friends for many years. Bud use to shoe for Al and thought the world of him. They recently spoke on the phone over the holidays. He was a great friend and we will miss him very much.
Jean Pressler
January 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your families at this time. Although I do not know any of you, I do know Jake and Leah Kaufman...from PacMoore. I am one of the Chaplain's there. Be assured of our prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Chaplain Jean Pressler
Marketplace Chaplains USA
Good times from the back of Jake - the best horse M K trained!
Patty
January 19, 2012
Mr K and Johnny Cash
Patty
January 19, 2012
Karen Taylor
January 19, 2012
Mr. K - Thank you for everything. I hope you and your family know how much of an impact you had on so many people. I will never forget how you and Mrs. K changed my life. Victory is yours. (Love, Karen T.)
Sharon and Michael Sullivan
January 19, 2012
Our sympathy to all of Al's family and friends. Our daughter took lessons from Al for quite a few years (including carting which they loved) and we traveled to shows with Al and Michelle for a number of years. Al was a wonderful blend of being tough when it was called for, but truly caring about others. Al was a very good teacher for the kids and had a great love for the barn and the animals. He and Michelle made a real difference in our daughter's life. Recently, he welcomed us back after our daughter moved back to town. It was like we never left. While we never knew Leah we are thankful for what they built and gave to others. To the family, we hope that the memories, the stories and a few giggles about the old days are part of your remembrances in the coming months. It was a great ride in more ways that one. Thank you for sharing him with all of us over the years.
Dan and Kathy Taylor
January 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all of Al's family. We have fond memories of our daughters riding lessons with Al when they showed horses. After many lessons for our oldest Karen I can still remember him coming up and saying " when are you going to get that girl a horse" she was 13. We leased at first but she was on her way and owns her own horse today. Second daughter Lisa known as " the little one" by AL also enjoyed showing and learning from him.
What a good man and teacher who touched many lives.
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