Ileane G. Kaufman, 90, who lived almost all of her life in Denver, passed away Feb. 22, 2021, in Denver. Rabbi Eddie Shapiro officiated at the Feb. 25 graveside service at Golden Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
“Ileane dearly loved her family,” her loved ones said. “Among other things, she will be remembered for her quick wit; her love of makeup, costume jewelry and shopping for bargains; and dancing.”
Mrs. Kaufman was born March 30, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., to Anna and Herman Shapiro.
The family moved to Denver in her early years and she graduated from North High School.
She married her neighbor and high school sweetheart Perry Kaufman in November, 1947. Mr. Kaufman predeceased his wife, as did her son Kenneth.
Mrs. Kaufman was a long-time sales associate for May D&F, Foley’s, and Macy’s in southwest Denver, University Hills and downtown.
Ileane G. Kaufman is survived by her children Lester (Ellen Kahn) Kaufman of Mill Valley, Calif., Daniel (Patricia) Kaufman of Littleton and daughter Wendy of Longmont; and granddaughters Amber Kaufman of Englewood and Zoe Kaufman of Denver.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Alzheimer’s Assn.
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