Pearl Sue Kagen
August 01, 1934 - June 07, 2016
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Pearl Sue Kagen
August 01, 1934 - June 07, 2016
Obituary
Pearl sue kagen, 81, of charleston, wv passed away on tuesday, june 7, 2016. Pearl was born in saint louis, missouri and was raised in michigan.
She was a graduate of the university of michigan. Early in her career she was employed by detroit area hospitals as a medical technologist; after which she moved to west virginia where she was a stay at home mom and later worked as an analytical technologist for union carbide until retirement.
Pearl’s greatest passion was her small business, kagen krafts, which specialized in dollhouse furniture, all crafted by her own hands. Her furniture has been featured at several craft festivals and has been purchased nationwide. Pearl has been recognized by the state of west virginia for her craftsmanship. She was also a member of the kanawha valley doll club, valley woodworkers of wv and mensa.
Pearl is preceded in death by her parents, louis and mary fellander, and her brother, norman fellander.
She is survived by her children, brad kagen (his wife anaka), beth zeth (her husband fred), michael kagen (his wife laura) and ruth cohen (her partner joshua tappe). She also is survived by four grandchildren. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to milton and atlas back and rick and mary landers whose devotion to pearl made them much like family.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.M. Wednesday, june 8, 2016 at b’nai’ jacob eternal home, south charleston, wv with rabbi victor urecki officiating. The funeral precession will leave the funeral home at 1:15 p.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to http://charlestonspayneuter.Com. The family of pearl kagen wishes to thank her care givers at sweetbriar assisted living, thomas memorial hospital and hospice.
7 responses to Pearl Sue Kagen
Jack Cobb says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Coworker At Ucc
Location: Scott Depot West Virginia
I’M Saddened To Learn Of Pearl’S Passing We Shared Many Conversations On Many Topics Over The Years We Worked Together.
Robert Justice says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Family
Location: Randleman North Carolina
Dear Kagen Family, My Sincere Condolences On The Loss Of Your Beloved Mother. May She Rest In Peace And May Your Hearts Be Comforted.
Susan Lewis Portnoy says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Beth,
I Don’T Know If You Remember Me But We Were The Only Two Girls In Our Sunday School Class. I Was Sorry To Read About Your Mother. I Think Of You And Our Sunday Mornings Every Now And Then.
Fondly,
Susan
Sherry Elkins says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Pearl Kagen
Location: Charleston West Virginia
To Pearl’S Family,
My Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Your Dear Mother. She Was Such A Good Friend, Mentor, Confidante, And Loving Person That I Will Never Forget. We Worked Together For Many Years In Analytical And She Brightened Every Occasion With Her Unique Style And Wit! She Was So Proud Of All Her Children And Was A Delight To Be Around. May Her Spirit Reside In Each Of You All The Days Of Your Lives.
Lori Kagen Reitsma says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Niece
Location: Laconia New Hampshire
I Have Fond Memories When Aunt Pearl Would Go To The 606 Hobby Shop In Manchester, Nh When We Were All Young And Purchase Stuff For Her Dollhouse Building.
She Will Be Missed. May Her Memory Be For A Blessing.