Fay Darlene Birkman, Age: 86
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Mar 04, 1938---Dec 02, 2024

 Fay D. Birkman, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at the University of Kansas Hospital.  The visitation will be at 10 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 6,  at the Porter Funeral Home,  8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS.  Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Parkinson's Foundation.

    Fay was born March 4, 1938 in Enid, OK and had lived in the Kansas City area since 1970. She  was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 1/2 years, Don in 2014. She is survived by two children and their families, Jeff and Donna Birkman and granddaughter Erica Ellis (Michael), Carolyn and Kreg Stonestreet and grandsons, Joshua and Matthew, her brother, Lyle Holtzen and family and numerous nieces and nephews. 


Condolences

ann Lavery Dec 03, 2024

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

Just heard about Fay's passing and I am so sorry to hear this news. I am one of the Canasta players and I would usually pick Fay up at her place on Johnson Dr. I am sorry for your loss. She always talked about her children and grandchildren, she was proud of you. God bless your family. Ann Lavery

Pastor Kevin Wyssmann Dec 03, 2024

Pastor, friend, dinner date & fellow Okie ,Gilbert ,Arizona

Fay was a very special friend. We frequently had dinner together at Perkins when my wife was out of town. She was a devout Christian who loved her husband and missed him greatly. Together we could drink more tea than the waitresses could brew. We shared many laughs and celebrated our connection to Enid, Oklahoma. It was a tremendous blessing to have known her. To God be all the glory!

Ellis family Dec 03, 2024

Michael's family ,Lawrence ,Kansas

So sad to hear of Mrs Birkman's passing. We send our condolences to Jeff, Donna Erica and the family.

Linda Bosilevac Dec 03, 2024

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

I met Fay back in the 70’s through Welcome Wagon. We joined the Canasta Group together. She loved her family & lots of beautiful jewelry. Even though I never officially met her children & grandchildren I always felt I knew them with all the stories of them. She was always so excited when they were coming for a visit. She would stop everything to prepare for their visits. After Don passed away there was a void in her heart. Now she’s once again by his side. She will be greatly missed.

Carol Edley Dec 03, 2024

Cousin ,Ft Worth ,Texas

I was sad to hear of Fay's passing. She was a kind person who always was supportive to family and friends. She will be remembered and missed. Love to her family.

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Dec 06, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
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Event:
Funeral Service
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Dec 06, 2024
Time:
10:30 AM
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