Judith Ann Weinberg, mother of four, grandmother of four, and loving wife passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at her home in Mission Hills, Kansas. Funeral services were held Friday, July 29, at Louis Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Judy was born Dec. 22, 1945, to the late Marvin and Zelda Gallun in Washington, D.C., where she grew up as part of a large and spirited extended family, with whom she remained close throughout her lifetime. She was a graduate of F.W. Ballou High School. She furthered her education at Washington D.C. Teachers College and the UMKC School of Education, where she received her B.A. A natural educator, Judy taught in the Kansas City Missouri Public Schools and Beth Shalom’s Early Childhood Education Center as well as various volunteer teaching positions. While attending UMKC, Judy met Kansas City native Steve Weinberg and they were married in 1969.
Judy’s deep love for family and education was fulfilled through the upbringing of her four children and four grandchildren. As a teacher, mother and bubbe, Judy could turn any event, experience, story, or object into the focus of imaginative projects and play. Each summer, she found joy in packing up the family and pets for memorable road trips to visit her family around Washington, D.C., culminating in cherished stays on the beaches of Maryland and Delaware. Wherever she went, she enjoyed engaging with and warmly connecting with people. Judy succeeded at creating a welcoming home, where her loving energy lifted spirits and filled hearts at Shabbat celebrations and on all days.
Judy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Steve, and children Mark, Matt, Shana and Lauren; daughters-in-law, Renee and Christine; son-in-law, Doug; and grandchildren Noah, Milo, Henry, and Aviva Sylvia. She is also survived by her sister Harriet; brothers, Jacob and Shelton, as well as so many cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends that she loved dearly.
The family suggests that contributions may be made in her honor to the Midwest Music Foundation http://midwestmusicfound.org, or the Adamah Fellowship http://hazon.org/adamah/support-adamah/.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.