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HAROLD LEVITT Obituary

Harold Levitt, 89, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away February 26, 2010, surrounded by his wife and family. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah, 12320 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS 66209. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the charity of your choice. Harold owned Levitt's Superette from 1946 to 1952. He was President of U.S. Toy Co. from 1952 to 1962. He founded United Bakers Supply Company in 1962. He retired in 1994. He attended Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was an Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster of Troop 40. He was a member of Heroine Masonic Lodge, The Scottish Rite, and the Ararat Shrine; a member of Meadowbrook Country Club, B'nai B'rith, Friends of the Zoo, Friends of Art and Triad Fraternity. He was a member of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah and its Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Levitt. Three daughters, Susan Dolginoff, Alexa and Michael Berman of Overland Park, Kansas; Lynda and Edward Caviar of Scottsdale, Arizona. Six grandchildren, Stephen Dolginoff, Lori Dolginoff, and Jason and Kafui Berman, all of New York City, Adam Berman of Kansas City, Missouri, Bradford and Heather Caviar; Joel Levitt Caviar of Scottsdale, Arizona, and four great- grandchildren, Payton, Jordyn, Jacob and Jaiden. Online guestbook available at the website www.louismemorialchapel.com (Arr.: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816- 361-5211.)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2010.

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Eric Levitt

March 28, 2010

Much love to Aunt Betty, Susie, Lexie and Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eric, Ginger, Jeremy and Josef Levitt

Michael Schwartz

March 17, 2010

I was saddened to hear about Harold's passing. He was a smart, kind, and energetic man. I started visiting with Harold when he owned the US Toy company and I would stop in to see him on my way home from grammar school. I always looked forward to visiting Harold and Betty when I was in the KC area. Their entire family is in my thoughts.

Robert Vedder

March 2, 2010

To the Levitt family:
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty and Susie I'm so glad Harold gave me an opportunity to work at United Bakers. Susie give your mother my regards.

Bob Vedder - Warsaw, Missouri (Lake of The Ozarks)

Melinda Berk

March 1, 2010

Much love and thoughts to Stephen, Lori, Susie and the entire family. I know how much you loved him and how deeply he will be missed.

March 1, 2010

To the Levitt family,
Thank you for allowing us to care for Harold, though for only a short time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
The staff at Sweetlife Grand Court

Tammy Groendyk

February 28, 2010

My heart goes out to Betty, Susie, Lexie, Mike and all of the family. Harold was an amazing boss, a strong man, and a role model. He gave me my first real job and taught me to put faith and family first. I will always be grateful for the lessons Harold and Betty taught me and they will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sincerely, Tammy Salyer-Groendyk

February 28, 2010

We were shocked to read of Harold's passing..He was a great guy and a wonderful mentor to me..How I enjoyed the times we spent at N.Y.B.& D. Our thoughts and payers are with all of you... Barbara & Jim

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