Maureen Ann Park

Maureen Park, 57, of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday October 26, 2010 at Cherry Hills Nursing Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 AM Friday October 29, 2010 at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at McGilley Antioch Chapel with a prayer service at 7PM. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Benedictine Sisters, 801 S 8th St. Atchison, KS 66002 or the St Charles Guatemalan Project 900 NE Shady Lane, Gladstone, MO 64118.

Maureen was born on September 23, 1953 in Atchison, KS to George and Mary Jo Park. She moved to Gladstone in 1957. Maureen attended St Charles grade school and St Pius X High School. She Graduated from UMKC where she was a member of the cheerleading squad. She started her career as a school teacher and later worked for the Social Security office as a claims agent until her retirement in 2006. She had a strong faith and was a lifelong member of St Charles Catholic Church. And she was very proud of her Irish heritage. She was very generous with her time and contributions to various charities including Habitat for Humanity, the Guatemalan Project and the Hmong Community. She participated in the Renaissance Festival and many other arts and crafts fairs.

She was preceded in death by her father, George Park, Jr. and brothers, Dennis and Terry Park. Survivors include her mother, Mary Jo Park; sister, Kathy Park; brothers George Park and wife Debbie, and Kevin Park and wife Nanette; nieces, Laura and Kali; nephews, Eric and wife Nichole, Justin and Nicholas; great niece, Samantha. Thank you to all her friends and caretakers for all their love and support throughout her life. And a special thank you to her friend Janine Hogan. She was an angel to her family and everyone she met.