Shirley Kamen
80 something; of Indianapolis, died on March 13, 2013 with her family by her side.
She was born in Chicago, where in the early years of her marriage she worked as a secretary to the Dean of the Home Study Department at the University of Chicago and as the secretary for the Board of Jewish Education of Chicago.
While a resident of Northwest Indiana, Shirley was a member of League of Women Voters, the Gary Artists League, Hadassah, and the Temple Beth El Sisterhood. She was an accomplished Juried artist and her work in oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels was frequently displayed in public venues.
Shirley Kamen was the true embodiment of loving motherhood ' her life's greatest joy. Her devotion to her husband, her children, her family and to her extended family and friends was limitless. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Jack Kamen; children, Suzy (Howard) Friedman, Joyce (Fred Wagshul) Kamen, David (Lisa) Kamen, Daniel (Sharon) Kamen; grandchildren, Ari (Jessica) Wise, Bryan (Martha) Micon, Alissa (Stefan Strassfeld) Wise, Jennifer Micon, Jeffrey (Bleama) Kamen, Gary (Bridget) Kamen, Hillary Friedman, Kevin Kamen, Jamie Kamen, Eric Kamen, Allison Kamen and Sari Kamen; great grandchildren Isaac, Lilly, Ava, Micah, Lena, Eli and Anna.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:30am at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Burial will follow in B'nai Torah Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Shaarey Tefilla or to Adath Israel Congregation of Cincinnati.
The family will be sitting shivah at the Friedman residence, 9002 Pickwick Drive, following the services on Friday, Sunday from 4 - 8 PM and Monday from 5 - 8 PM.