Faye A. Gerber Obituary (1924

Faye A. Gerber, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009 at ManorCare of Overland Park. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Tuesday February 3, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Alzheimer’s Association, The Cary Scott Chaitman Scholarship Fund (JCC), The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah or a charity of the donor’s choice. Mrs. Gerber was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. For many years she worked in the kitchen for the Sisterhood helping to create sweet trays for Oneg Shabbats and Kiddush Luncheons. She was a life member of B’nai B’rith women, where she held the position of Treasurer for over 15 years. Many times she was asked to play the piano at their functions. Mrs. Gerber was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom and was one of 12 members who participated in the creation of a needlepoint tapestry which is still on display at the Synagogue. She was a former member of Meadowbrook Country Club and was also active in the PTA at Marlboro Elementary School and often played the piano there. Mrs. Gerber was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader of her daughter’s (Sharon) chapters. Faye also loved her card and tile games. She played in many Maj, Pan and Bridge Tournaments. She was born in Duluth, MN and was preceded in death by her parents: Ben and Libby S. Goldstein, her husband of 56 years, Martin Gerber who died in 2000 and a grandson: Cary Scott Chaitman. Mrs. Gerber is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Spencer and Bronna Gerber, Leawood, KS; Ronald and Kim Gerber, Leawood, KS; daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and Walter J. Fink, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren and their spouses: Zachary and Julie Gerber, Overland Park, KS; Anita and Kenny Kraus, Chesterfield, MO; great-grandchildren: Ben and Danny Kraus, Chesterfield, MO; nieces and nephews: Jerry Zitterman and Maurine Piltz, both of Kansas City, MO; Susan Winthrop, Portland, OR and Matthew Piltz, Tampa, FL.