Jeffrey Silverman, 58, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Jeff was born in Massachusetts and has resided in Kansas the past 23 years.
He had worked at Payless Shoe Source and currently had his own import business.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mary Lou, and sons, Dustin and T.J.; and brother, Andrew Silverman.
Jeff was devoted to his family, a passionate husband, father and friend. He enjoyed karate, eventually earning a Black belt in Hawaiian Kempo. Although he battled Leukemia for 15 years, he never gave up but rather motivated and strongly touched those around him. Jeff will be sincerely missed and through his years of fighting he has given much inspiration and hope to others. He will never be forgotten.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel. Burial will be in Wooster, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to CLL Global Research Foundation, C/o Michael Keating, M.B.B.S., Unit 428, P.O. Box 301402, Houston, TX 77230-1402.