Gale Irving Grossman

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Gale Grossman Obituary

Gale I. Grossman, 84, of Leawood, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Menorah Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, at Beth Shalom Synagogue, 9400 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Gale and Maxine Grossman Religious School Endowment Fund at Beth Shalom Synagogue or to Children's Mercy Hospital. Mr. Grossman owned Gale Grossman Jewelry on the Country Club Plaza, which he opened shortly after he returned from WWII. After 40 years on the Plaza he continued in the Industry at a private office in Overland Park, KS. He loved what he did and, in addition to being a certified gemologist, was a wonderful jewelry designer. He was a 3rd generation member of Beth Shalom Synagogue, a member of B'nai B'rith, the Jewish Community Center, the Retail Jeweler's Association and his high school Ambassador's Fraternity, the remaining members of which are still close today. He also attended the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Sigma. Gale was born in Kansas City, MO, was a lifelong area resident and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a daily presence at The Athletic Club of Overland Park, where he had many friends of all ages. Mr. Grossman was preceded in death by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Sandy and Bernie Newberg. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maxine Grossman, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law: Harvey and Alice Grossman; Bob and Bette Grossman; daughter and son-in-law: Lynne and David Bock, all of Leawood, KS; sister and brother-in-law: Charlene and Norman Meltzer, Overland Park, KS; brother-in-law: Marty Bass, Lenexa, KS; grandchildren: Andrew, Jon and Sarah Grossman; Brian, Abbey and Carrie Grossman; Hannah, Charlie and Janie Bock. To Gale, family was always first. He loved life and never missed a chance to help people. Gale was a man who was enjoyed and will be greatly missed. Online guest book available at website www.louismemorialchapel.com (Arr.: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361- 5211.)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Gale Grossman

9 Entries

Beth Nichols

November 10, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ken and Beth Nichols, Leawood Ks.

Dianna & Harvey Kinnard

November 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We have very fond memories of Gale. One of the first gifts Harvey gave me was a solid gold "puffed" heart from Grossman's for Valentine's Day almost 30 years ago! A few years ago, Harvey surprised me again with a new bezel for my watch..Gale had a passion for providing superior customer service...he will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him!

Tim Parker

November 7, 2009

It was a pleasure knowing and doing work for the Grossmans. Gale would put smiles on our faces every morning with his sense of humor. His jokes and stories bring back fond memories and he will be sorely missed. Tim Parker
Parker Hardwood Floors

Lee Levin

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Lee and Sunie Levin

November 6, 2009

I was blessed in meeting and taking care of Mr. Grossman. I enjoyed his sense of humor. The love and thoughtfulness that I have seen in this family had to begin with Mr. and Mrs. Grossman.
Debbie, PCT, Menorah Medical Center

The Staff

November 6, 2009

Gale was a wonderful and time honored member at The Athletic Club. One fond memory was his resourseful way of carrying his towels to the pool (on his head with no hands). He was a sweet heart and his presence will be missed and felt throughout the community here at The Athletic Club. Our condolances are extended to his family and friends.

Brandon Thompson

November 6, 2009

Gale was a friend to a relative of mine and offer to help me with an engagement ring last year. He had a way of making you feel like family, even when you barely knew him. I can only imagine how special he was to those close to him. My best wishes to his family, as they remember a true class act!

Sincerely,

Brandon Thompson

November 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will miss seeing and visiting with Gale.Long time friends at Jewelry Arts.

Moe Barros

November 6, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will remember Gale forever and the good talks and laughs that we used to have at the Overland park Athletic club. We will remember Gale with the rings that he made Karen and I for our wedding. Great person, he will be missed. Karen and Maurice Barros

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