James S. LEVY

LEVY, James S., descendent of the pioneer Levy family of Southern Arizona. Born May, 21, 1932 in Tucson. Passed away December 26, 2016 at his home in Kona, Hawaii. Jim was a graduate of Tucson High and the University of Arizona. Jim worked for Levy's Department store as a buyer until 1969. He left Tucson to work at Liberty House/City of Paris Department store in San Francisco, and subsequently became Purchasing Director for the City of Oakland Housing Authority until retirement. He and his loving wife, Barbara moved to Morro Bay, CA and upon her death, he moved to the island of Kona with his children, Erin and Mark. Jim was always happiest fishing and being on the ocean. He loved tending his gardens in San Ramon, CA and Hawaii which were lovely with numerous Orchids and edibles. A devoted husband and father, his quiet strength was invaluable to his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Aaron Levy; beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara; son, Steven Levy and sister, Leanore (Levy) Rado. Survived by son, Mark Levy; daughter, Erin Levy of Kona, Hawaii; sister, Jacqueline (Levy) Rosenfeld of Tucson; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jessica and four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. Private arrangements pending with the assistance of EVERGREEN MORTUARY.