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John Lowitz Obituary
February 25, 1936 - October 10, 2021
Resident of Berkeley, CA
John was born in Rock Island, Illinois on February 25, 1936, son of Evelyn and Samuel Lowitz. He passed away peacefully in Berkeley, California, on October 10, 2021 after a long battle with bladder and kidney cancers.
Dr. Lowitz was a graduate of Rock Island High School and Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and served as a Medical Officer in the U.S. Navy in Key West, FL. Dr. Lowitz became a psychiatrist specializing in child, family, and group therapy. He worked at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in San Francisco and Walnut Creek, CA, for over 35 years.
A bon vivant, Dr. Lowitz was a lover of travel, golf, cigars, good food and fine wine. He was a classical music aficionado with eclectic taste in music from Paul Simon to Scott Joplin to Stravinsky.
Dr. Lowitz is survived by his wife and partner of 40 years, Dr. Fran Krieger-Lowitz of Berkeley and their daughter Saraevelyn Lowitz; daughters Dr. Robin Lowitz and son-in-law Ned Hoffman, Lezli Lowitz, and Leza Lowitz and son-in-law Shogo Oketani; his grandchildren Shaviv, Skyler and Yuto, his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert Lowitz and Carol Lowitz of Walnut Creek; nieces Kelsey Lowitz and Ally Thorndike and their families.
A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Crowden Music Center at 1475 Rose Street in Berkeley, CA from 1PM to 3PM. Kindly RSVP to [email protected].
In his honor, contributions can be made to the Jewish Community Free Clinic of Sonoma County at 50 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
(www.jewishfreeclinic.org/opportunities-to-give/donate/) or Crowden Music Center (www.donate.crowden.org).
View the online memorial for John Samuel Lowitz, M.D.
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Amy Scheinbaum
November 2, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear of John´s death. He was a very dear man, gifted psychiatrist and I´m sure a very loving and present husband, dad, brother, friend. My heart goes out to all of you. I will be at the memorial.
Love,
Amy
jack ullemeyer
October 19, 2021
As a Kindergarden and High School classmate of John's I definitely share your feelings of great loss. His many friends from Rock Island HS want all to know that the world has lost a caring soul and a dedicated professional care giver. All honor to his name, may he rest in peace.
Susan Seeley
October 16, 2021
Sending warm thoughts and virtual hugs...may his memory be for a blessing.
Barry Taylor
October 14, 2021
Fran and Family- Libby and I were neighbors in Berkeley right next door from 1980 to 1985 and fondly remember you and John and your daughters. Our
sincere condolences. John was and will be remembered as a special person by all whom he touched with his smile, his caring and his charm.
Dr. Stephanie Bloom
October 12, 2021
My heart is with you all.
Love,
Stephanie Bloom
Gary Bonnell
October 12, 2021
Leza - your father sounds like a wonderful person. My thoughts are with you and yours as you all make this transition.
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