David Blackman

David Blackman passed peacefully at age 83 on Monday, December 28, 2009, surrounded by the family he cherished. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.

He was born December 22, 1926, to Max and Dora Blackman and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Blackman proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Juneau. On his return he married Sue Moskovitz, and they spent over 60 loving years together. Mr. Blackman was a successful, self-employed businessman. He took great pride in working with his family in all of his endeavors. He was a kind, gentle loving person who always put others first. Mr. Blackman was a member of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah, and was a past President and member of Congregation Ohev Sholom.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Dora Blackman, and his brother, Abe Blackman. Mr. Blackman is survived by his wife, Sue Blackman; sons and daughters-in-law: Stephen L. and Sherry Blackman and Bruce L. and Suzi Blackman; daughters and sons-in-law: Marianne and David Hudgins and Nancy and Gary Kepko; grandchildren: Michael and Cecily Blackman, Josh and Carrie Blackman, Leslie Blackman, Gregory Blackman, Daniel Kepko, Jamie Kepko and Douglas Kepko; great-grandchildren: Aubree Blackman and Samuel Jack Blackman; brother and sister-in-law: Jack and Muriel Blackman, and his sister-in-law: Ida Mae Blackman.