I. L. Levison

Isaac L. Levison, who died in Sunland district last Thursday morning, was a man who, through unassuming to a more than 
common degree, possessed rare attainments and knowledge.  As to his character, a conservative acquaintance says "He was 
the best man I ever knew."

Born in England of a Hebrew father and a Scotch mother, 66 years ago, he was educated in his father's faith; in fact we 
have been told that he was educated as a rabbo.  But he departed from that faith, his views broadening beyond the 
bounds of any one creed.  His earlier life brought him in such contact with knowledge of devious ways of "high finance" 
that sympathy with the poor and suffering became one of his chief attributes.  His last dollar was at the disopasl(orig. 
sp.) of the needy; in the war drives it sometimes happened that when he had given what he thought others needed not a 
penny was left in his pocket for his own immediate requirements.

He understood seven languages, and was a musician of ability, a capable botanist, and in other lines had training or 
knowledge that made him an interesting conversationalist on nearly any subject that might arise, when his quiet 
disposition permittd(orig. sp.) him to talk.  His experience was enriched by travels in many parts of the world.

But with all these attainments, his final years were spent in the prosaic occupations of baker and cook.  When his 
final illness, resulting from pyorrhea, began, he was with a survey party in the Sierras.

Only those who became more or less intimately acquainted with Mr. Levison would ever have estimated his talents worth, 
though recognizing his kindly nature.  An unusual man has gone.

He is survived by his wife, to whom he was married several years ago.

The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Thursday, October 14, 1920 - Front Page
Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn