ELIOT-BERKLEY-Obituary

ELIOT S. BERKLEY

Kansas City, Missouri

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Dr. Eliot S. Berkley, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on September 17, 2012. Dr. Berkley was born in Kansas City, MO, in 1924 and was a graduate of The Pembroke Country Day School. He served in the United States Army from 1943-1946 and following his service received his B.A., cum laude, from...

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One weekend Eliot gave me a telephone call and asked if we could take a drive in the country. I had no idea how serious his illness had become, but having no pressing issues, I said I'd be glad to. For years Eliot had been a good friend and a great supporter of the Shawnee Mission schools. We worked closely together on many projects dealing with international relations. He provided speakers and resources for many programs in the field of social studies. I was pleased he called and asked for...

A really neat guy!

Heartfelt condolences to the Berkley Family. Eliot will be missed by all. Mary Eisenhower

Emily and Andrew, my condolences to you. Your dad was a great man.

We are grateful for and cherish our memories of Eliot as a Sunset Hill parent and occasional dinner companion along with Marcia. We send our best to Emily. Steve Salinger and Val Ostarch

Eliot was an inspiration for all and a great advocate and sponsor of the Shawnee Mission Center for International Studies. The world needs more like him...he will be missed. David Wolfe

I will always remember Eliot singing every morning, and all of the little pet names he gave me....like Gatsby, because of what I was reading at the time. A truly remarkable man, fascinating mind, and a heart of gold. You will be missed!!!!!!!

What I will remember most about Uncle Eliot was his kindness and his gentleness. Uncle Dick, Emily and Andrew, our hearts go out to you.

Love, the Lenks
Martie and Frank, Barbie, David, Grace and Jim