Harriet Hankin
Harriet Hankin, a resident of Denver since 2010, passed away March 26, 2018, in Denver. She was 86. Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff officiated at the March 28 graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. Feldman Mortuary and Louis Memorial Chapel in Kansas City made the arrangements.
Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav officiated at a memorial service for Mrs. Hankin on April 2 at Kavod Senior Life.
“She was a true matriarch — strong, quiet, with a sophisticated grace — and always put her family first,” her loved ones said.
Mrs. Hankin was born April 11, 1931, in New York City to Helen and Meyer Lettas. The family moved back to Kansas City a few months later.
She attended Southwest High School in Kansas City, where she belonged to the Beta Alpha Sorority.
She married Richard Aaron Hankin on June 4, 1950.
A homemaker who worked part-time jobs in Kansas City, Mrs. Hankin belonged to Hadassah and Temple B’nai Jehudah, where she was a member of the Sisterhood.
In 1982, the Hankins moved to Oklahoma City. Active at Emanuel Synagogue, Mrs. Hankin managed the gift shop and chaired the annual Israel festival. The couple lived in Oklahoma City for 12 years before returning to Kansas City.
Mr. Hankin passed away in 2007.
In 2010, Mrs. Hankin relocated to Denver to be close to her son Larry and resided at Kavod Senior Life, where she immersed herself in many activities and amassed countless friends.
A champion Wii bowler at Kavod, she played Bingo, belonged to several committees and spoke at the Kavod Academy of Lifelong Learning graduation ceremony several years ago.
Mrs. Hankin is survived by her sister Janice Lettas of Denver; children Larry (Gail) Hankin of Denver, Steven (Joelle) Hankin of Atlanta and Susan (John) Krauss of Tucson; grandchildren Jennifer (Max) Heyman, Michael (Christina) Hankin, Gabriel Hankin, Ryan Donaldson and Rachael Donaldson; and eight great-grandchildren.
Her great-granddaughter Danielle predeceased her.
Contributions may be made to Kavod Senior Life or the charity of choice.
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