Muriel was born on Oct. 28, 1922 to Vivian and Jesse Oppenheimer and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. She remained close with her two sisters Dorothy and Barbara throughout their lives. Muriel attended Mills College in Oakland, CA, and shortly after World War II, she met the love her life Jack Levinson. They were married for 60 glorious years. Muriel worked for the Chamber of Commerce and fondly remembered her experience there. She enjoyed and supported numerous local organizations, including the Lyric Opera, the Kansas City Zoo, and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Muriel was an active volunteer for the American Field Service (a global student exchange organization) and she taught English as a Second Language for newly arrived immigrants and university students. She also read stories to elementary school students. Muriel was an avid reader and had a large personal library. She was a crossword puzzle enthusiast, a great cook and loved all animals – especially her dachshunds. Muriel was adventurous and travelled widely throughout the world, visiting 6 continents. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved hiking and family vacations in the mountains.
Muriel was preceded in death by her husband Jack. She is survived by her children, Tom Levinson, Richard Levinson, and Ann Martinez. Muriel has 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in her name to the Lyric Opera or the Kansas City Zoo. There will be a private family virtual service.
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