Morton Bernard Gale Obituary (2008) - Independence, Missouri

Morton Bernard Gale, 81, of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at his home. Graveside services will be 3:30pm Thursday, August 28 at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to Odyssey Hospice or an animal rescue agency of the donor’s choice. Mr. Gale was born in Kansas City, MO and remained a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Westport High School and then attended Kansas City Junior College. He worked in office management for a number of industries, most notably banking. Mr. Gale was an artist, painting mostly watercolors. He enjoyed and performed in community theater, Yiddish humor and playing the organ. Mr. Gale had dogs most of his life and always found those companions at rescue centers. Mr. Gale is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Denise and Kinjo Yonemoto, Katy, TX; son and daughter-in-law: Mitch and Jamie Gale, Leawood, KS; brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Sondra Gale, Lee’s Summit, MO; longtime friend: Jim Rogers; grandchildren: Eliza and Nathan Gale, Laura and Nina Yonemoto.