Stephen Elliot Koffman, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Dec. 13.
Stephen was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to David and Dorothy Koffman on Aug. 15, 1942. He attended Shawnee Mission East High School, graduating in 1960. Stephen enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves on Dec. 31, 1963, serving as a basic airman, and he was honorably discharged in 1964. After his service, he worked in the retail industry as a manager at Dolgins.
Stephen was a lifelong member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue. He enjoyed volunteering for the Peter Marshall Celebrity Golf Tournament and cheering on his favorite NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs. He was known for his acts of service, often helping people in his community by driving them to appointments. Stephen was also involved with the Richard Block Cancer Support Group.
Stephen was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness and generosity.
He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Ann Koffman, of Chicago, Illinois; his niece, Amy Nelson Davidson of Arizona; his nephew, Bret Nelson of Arizona; his great-nephews, Jeremy and Tyler Davidson of Arizona; his great-niece, Sophia Nelson of Pennsylvania; his great-nephew, Landon Nelson of Arizona; and his best friends, Don Shields of Overland Park and David Boner of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Babendure Koffman; his father, David Koffman; his mother, Dorothy Koffman; and his sister, Francie Koffman Nelson.
A private burial took place at Kehilath Israel Synagogue Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Moshe Grussgott of Kehilath Israel Synagogue. Arrangements were handled by Louis Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gayle Koffman to support end-of-life and funeral expenses at everloved.com/life-of/stephen-koffman.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Saint Luke's Hospice House, Louis Memorial Chapel, Jewish Family Services and Kehilath Israel Synagogue for the compassionate care provided to Stephen during his final days.
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.