Maureen Wolkoff Durwood ’53

Maureen Wolkoff Durwood ’53, of Kansas City, Mo.; Aug. 8. She had exceptional fundraising skills and was appointed to Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, where she was national vice president, regional president and a member of the board of directors. She went on to represent Menorah Medical Center Auxiliary, Planned Parenthood, National Council of Jewish Women and the Legal Aid Society by becoming a member of their boards of directors. Her love of the performing arts and passion for the opera led her to The Lyric Opera Circle, where she became president and chairman. She was listed in Who’s Who in American Women, Who’s Who in the Midwest, and Who’s Who in World Jewry. She enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the world. She would read extensively about each new location and eventually became a travel consultant to friends and clients. She is survived by her husband, Richard Durwood ’51; three children and their spouses; and three grandchildren.