Edward "Ed" Stuart Kanter Obituary (1952 - 2021)

Edward Stuart Kanter passed away on December 12, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of Joseph and Esther Kanter and son in law of Allen and Donna Levine. Ed was the proud owner of Comfort Felt and Foam Company and worked very hard to be a respectable, successful businessman. But ultimately, the Foam King of the Midwest’s greatest joy was his family: his wife, Rochelle of 38 years, daughters Jessica (Adam) and Jennifer (Lowell), and son Shane (Julia). He was blessed with 8 grandchildren who lovingly called him “PawPaw”: Yonatan, Eliezer, Shua, Devora, Dov, Elon, Mayer, and Irving. Together they spent many hours at the “Pink House” building things, playing games, snacking on sweets, and sharing life together. Ed’s dog, Rylie, was his companion throughout his illness. Ed enjoyed skiing the slopes, boating, playing piano when no one was listening, dancing with Rochelle, Shabbat dinners, the taste of a good steak, and watching TV. Whatever needed to be fixed, PawPaw was your MacGyver. Ed was a gentle soul who was easy to love. He lent a hand to many and asked for nothing in return. He had a solid one-liner to add to any story being told around the dinner table. Many friends and family will miss the smile behind his white beard and his warm hands. If you'd like to make a donation in Ed's honor, please consider Habitat for Humanity and Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy. Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. (Masks will be required at all events) To attend via Zoom, please email zoom1@louismemorial.com for link and passcode.