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Annette Bloch Obituary
December 6, 1926 - July 17, 2021
Kansas City, Missouri - Annette Modell Bloch of Kansas City, MO and Palm Springs, CA, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the family she treasured on July 17, 2021.
Born Dec. 6, 1926 to Lenore and Philip Modell in Philadelphia, Pa. on Wingohocking Street, she moved to Kansas City when she married Richard Bloch on June 16, 1946. They were married for 58 years, until Richard passed away.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara Huson (Lee), Nancy Linsley (Michael), and Linda Lyon (Mike), 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
She and Dick founded the RA Bloch Cancer Foundation in 1980 when he was cured after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. They worked tirelessly supporting cancer patients worldwide.
She was a passionate philanthropist and loved to do things in a big way. She supported the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, the Desert Aids Project in Palm Springs (DAP Health), the Palm Springs Art Museum and received many honors for her charitable projects.
Annette loved her life, loved to travel, entertain, and more than anything, loved her family. One of her deepest desires, she always said, was to make a difference in other people's lives and especially to be an inspiration to younger women. She touched the lives of so many, treating everyone as if they were the most important person to her.
For the last 17 years, she's been beautifully supported and loved by her devoted partner, Andrei Muresan.
At 94 she was working out 5 days a week, growing ever younger and more vital until cancer caught up with her. Her family and friends mourn her loss and will miss her very much.
The family is having a private burial and hopes to celebrate her life with parties in Kansas City and Palm Springs in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The University of Kansas Health System, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Ste 305, Westwood, Kansas 66205 or DAP Health, 1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Arrangements: The Louis Memorial Chapel
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BARBARA WISBEY-PALM SPRINGS
July 12, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
BARBARA WISBEY-PALM SPRINGS
July 12, 2023
SHE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.
SHE WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED.
BARBARA WISBEY. Palm Springs
July 12, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jacque Gaines
July 23, 2021
Thinking of Jim, Stacy, Andrei and all of the Bloch Family during this difficult time. May all of your wonderful memories with Annette bring you comfort. We would have so much fun going to lunch with Annette when I would come out to see Stacy. She will be greatly missed.
Eric Ruiz
July 21, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cindy Warner
July 19, 2021
Rest in Peace Angel. While I just became Annette and Andrei's neighbor in Palm Springs a mere 4 months ago, Annette was the first to ensure I knew if there was anything at all she could do for me, she would be there. Always the first with a compliment, an offer to go out to dinner, or just a kind word, she was someone I looked forward to spending much time with as a neighbor for a long time to come. The world was truly a better place for this generous and kind woman to be in it! I am so very very sad today and know when I get back to Palm Springs the neighborhood will never be the same. Andrei, we are here for you my dear. We will comfort you in the desert and know you are loved!
Gwen
July 19, 2021
We met once at the Westwood Cancer Center. Thank you for all you've done over the years. God Bless you and your entire family and rest in peace.
Jane L. Emison
July 18, 2021
Annette was well loved and such a generous supporter of the Palm Springs Art Museum. She was always beautifully dressed and very gracious. She will truly be missed. My sympathy to the family and Andrei.
Alexander Shreders
July 18, 2021
Our deepest sympathy. What a remarkable lady.
Keren Calder
July 18, 2021
I only got to know you for a short time but you touched my life in a beautiful way and I will miss you.
Lon and Marcia Lane
July 18, 2021
So sorry for this loss not only for Annette's family but for Kansas City and Palm Springs as well. Annette was an amazing person helping so many during her life. She will surely be missed by so many. Prayers for peace, comfort and healing are flowing for her family and close friends.
barbara mortensen (the opera lady))
July 18, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you Andrei and all of Annette's fmily. She was a very special lady whose kind nature was comensurate with her generosity to every group and organzation. I am sure she will be dancing the tango in heaven. Her death is truly a loss to everyone she ever met and she will be greatly missed.
Don Soja
July 18, 2021
Annette & Richard Made The World A Better Place For Everyone... Rest In Peace My Friend... And Thank You For Everything You Did To Improve So Many Lives...
Barbara Wisbey
July 17, 2021
ANNETTE WAS ONE OF THE MOST LOVELY OF THEM ALL. SHE HAD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. WHEN I WAS THE SOCIETY EDITOR FOR THE BOTTOM LINE MAGAZINE HERE IN BEAUTIFUL INTERNATIONAL PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA I OFTEN WROTE ABOUT HER FROM ALL OF THE ELEGANT BLACK TIE CHARITABLE EVENTS. KNOWING THAT SHE WAS FROM KANSAS CITY WE ALL LOVED THAT SHE SHARED PART OF HER LIFE WITH US HERE IN THE
DESERT. SHE DID SO MUCH FOR SO MANY. WITH CANCER CONCERNS BEING HER MAIN FOCUS. MY CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND ALL OF HER FRIENDS. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE!
Beverlye and Bob Fead
July 17, 2021
We will always remember you and the love you gave everyone. You were one of the special ones here on earth and you will be special up there too. Lucky for them. Sad for us!!
Suzanne Shank
July 17, 2021
We will always remember your wonderful smile and generous spirit. You made the world better for so many people
Carole Sukman
July 17, 2021
A great lady and good friend Annette left a mark on all who knew her. She will be missed.
Neil Vandenberg & Francisco Placencia
July 17, 2021
Annette, you were a dear.
We will miss you out and about at all the wonderful events.
Brian Wanzek/Bella da Ball
July 17, 2021
Deepest sympathy to family and friends. Thoughts and prayers.
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