Leon Aronson

Leon Aronson, 87, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away November 1, 2009. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at the Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. Family will be receiving guests at 10:00 a.m. Funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. Private family burial will follow. Kindly omit flowers. The family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice.

Leon was born November 14, 1921 in St. Joseph, Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, graduating from Central High School in 1938. He attended the Kansas City Junior College School of Journalism. When World War II started he joined the Merchant Marines. He obtained his Master's License and was awarded a bachelor of Science degree from the Merchant Marine Academy. He served from 1942 to 1946. Not long after returning home he started his career in sales for Spangler Printers becoming an executive vice-president. He served as President of the Kansas City Optimist Club and was on the board for the Central High School Alumni Education Fund. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling and spending time on the lake with his many friends at Lakewood in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Jolene. They were married for 46 years.

He is survived by his daughter: Vicky Aronson of Leawood, Kansas, son: Dan Aronson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter: Lisa Aronson-Heldt, son-in-law: Aaron Heldt and granddaughter: Anna Heldt of Fairway, Kansas, sisters: Ruth Kraft of Overland Park, Kansas, Reva Golad of Tucson, Arizona and brother: Henry Aronson of Overland Park and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff of both Mission Springs and Brighton Gardens for their wonderful care.