Barbara Levkowitz

Barbara Levkowitz, 96, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on December 16, 2023 surrounded by her children. Barbara, born in the Bronx, NY to Max and Lilly Wendell, June 13, 1927, was the youngest sibling to Esther and Herbert.She moved at age 14 to Tucson, went to 9th grade at Mansfeld, Tucson High School, and the U of A where she met her beloved husband Milton (Mike) Levkowitz and in 1947. A beloved wife and mother She is predeceased by her parents, husband (1997), sister, and brother.She is survived by children, Hal and (Bina) Levkowitz of New Orleans, Danny and (Anita) Levkowitz and Leah (Laurie) Levkowitz of Tucson, of grandchildren, Brad, Jeff, David, Eilan and (Danielle), and Joshua Levkowitz; great grandchildren, Elliana, Samantha, Sophia, Halle, Harrison, and Shiloh Levkowitz; and many nieces and nephews.She was a dedicated volunteer and pioneer of the Tucson Jewish community, voted Young Woman of the Year, 1961 and honored in a meeting with Eleanor Roosevelt.Judaism and family were very important to her and she gathered extended family for Jewish holidays and life long close family connections.She helped her husband establish Sun Lighting Co. in 1953, was very social with a close group of lifelong friends. She loved to dance, play golf and tennis, travel, and play bridge. She loved people and was loved by all.