Shirley L Reardon

Shirley Leigh Reardon passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday, February 12th after a very brief illness. Prior to this hospital stay she had not sought medical care for over 20 years and she had resided at her home for the past 36 years. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday February 15th at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church (11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO). Her funeral mass will be preceded by a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Burial at Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Shirley was born to Ora and Mable Hohl in Beaver, Kansas on November 8th in 1920. She married Edward J. Reardon (Eddie) on May 29th, 1946. Shirley and Ed welcomed five children and raised them in an environment of love, stressing the importance of family values.

A remarkable, classy lady, Shirley's 90 years of life were full of love for her God and her family and friends. She was a private and proud woman who was always there to lend an ear or to share her energies and talents whenever called upon. To the end, she made it a point to touch others with her kind words and 'feel good' expressions. We will all miss seeing the sparkle in her eyes and watching the incredible example she lived as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Mabel Hohl, her sisters, Dorothy Perkins and Betty Corcoran and her devoted husband of 59 years, Edward J. Reardon.

She is survived by her 5 loving children and their spouses; Mary Leigh and Dave Krull, Kerry and Peggy Reardon, Jerry and Joanne Reardon, Janet and Doug Pasternack, and Jay and Lynn Reardon; and her 17 grandchildren: Matt Krull (Lauren), Andy Krull (Liz), Michael Reardon (Leslie), Betsy O'Brien (Greg), Jennie Reardon, Brian Reardon (Kate), Annie Will (Andy), Timmy, Megan and Jeremiah Reardon, Katie, Danny and J.D. Pasternack, and Kristyn, Kelly, Colleen and Giggy Reardon.

She will also be missed by her 11 great grandchildren; Kylie, Addison, Tommy, Jonathan, Anna Kate, Connor, Greta, Emmett, Ronan, Drew, and Katie.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Teresa's Academy (5600 Main St. KCMO 64113) and St. Joseph Health Center (1010 Carondolet Dr. KCMO 64114)

The family would like to give their special thanks to the staff on 4 North, to Kelly Watkins, our personal friend and to Dr. Cosmo Caruso for their very compassionate care.