Elinor S. Navran Obituary (1933 - 2013)

Elinor “Ellie” Navran, a longtime resident of Leawood, died on May 23, 2013. She was 79. Born June 29, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, Ellie was the daughter of Harry and Anne Braun Sircus. The family moved from New York to Kansas City in 1940. Ellie graduated from Southwest High School in 1950 and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She married Robert H. “Bob” Navran in 1954. She was a devoted full-time homemaker and mother of their three children. She had a keen sense of style, loved fashion and had modeled in fashion shows. Following her passion for couture, she began an 18-year career with Swanson’s and Hall’s department stores in 1987. Ellie was a caring, loving and compassionate daughter, wife, mother, Nana, and friend. She was an empathetic listener and naturally felt and understood others’ concerns and feelings. She was especially concerned about children with unmet needs. She was a lifelong member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah where she was confirmed in 1948 and married in 1954. Ellie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bob; three children and their spouses: Jennie and Dan Stolper; Hedy and David Brizendine; and Andy and Tricia Navran, all of the area. She leaves four grandchildren: Alli Hearne and husband Mike; Jeff Stolper and wife Lisa; Mitchell Navran; and Avery Navran. She also is survived by a sister, Manon Mallin, brothers-in-law, Roger Navran and Harold Oppenheim, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Sunday, May 26 at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, 12320 Nall Avenue in Overland Park with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Children’s Place, 2 East 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113, The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, or a charity of your choice.