On what we can only assume was a wet, rainy day in the city of Seattle, Aaron and Marguerite Levisee joyously welcomed the arrival of their thirdborn child and firstborn son, Robert Charles Levisee. The date was Sept 17, 1927; the home was a cozy bungalow near the shores of Lake Washington. In one of those funny twists of fate, the love of his life would be born 4 years later just a mile north of this home; but he would not meet her until many years and many miles later, two states away.
Big sisters Marion and Suzanne no doubt doted on their baby brother. The score was nicely settled at 2 girls, and 2 boys with the happy arrival of Donald two years later.
Bob had wonderful memories of his childhood. In his own words, his parents “…surrounded their four children in a home filled with love and laughter, through the hardships of the Depression and the challenges of World War II. For the four children, the emphasis was on the importance of education, honesty, hard work, and maintaining a sense of humor.”
While the family was still growing, the Levisee clan relocated to Alhambra, California. Bob attended and graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics. He then began working for Republic Supply Company as a purchasing agent, which at some point landed him in San Diego. There, a mutual friend introduced him to a vibrant, beautiful divorcée with young son Michael in tow. He was instantly smitten. It was love at first sight; a whirlwind courtship that lasted just 53 days before the pair threw all caution to the wind and scampered off to Vegas to roll the dice on marriage. That was a good bet; June remained his very favorite person until the moment he drew his last breath, 64 years later, with her by his side.
Son Steven arrived soon after, and then son Jim to make the family complete. The family lived in Alhambra for a time, and then moved to Irvine. Bob and June bought a brand new house that would be his home for the remainder of his days. By then, he worked for the Bank of California, providing construction financing for the booming county.
Years before, his dad had taught him to play golf, and the game became a passion for him. Bob actually termed it his “hobby/addiction.” He joined the Santa Ana Country Club and was a proud member for 30 years. He treasured the times when he could enjoy a day on the links with his 3 sons. He believed it to be “the best foursome imaginable.”
Bob graduated to grandfather status when his sons started their own families. He gained granddaughter Ashley when Mike married Sue; granddaughter Kelsey and grandson Aaron from Steve and his wife Kelli; and grandson Alex and granddaughter Chelsea from Jim’s marriage to Avril.
Along the path of his life, of course, many memories were forged. Bob enjoyed unforgettable moments fishing in Alaska, watching his sons engage in water sports on Mission Bay, several family reunions, and precious time with June celebrating anniversaries at the beach- always with a toast and a tip of the hat to the woman who introduced them.
If you knew Bob, you loved him. You wanted to be around him. You enjoyed his wry sense of humor, his generosity of spirit, and the simple joy he could extract from a game of cribbage with a friend or a family member. He was a good listener, and enduringly patient. If you look up “gentleman” in the dictionary, you are sure to see a photo of our dear, Sweet Old Bob.
We will miss you terribly, dear Bob; but gosh, weren’t we lucky to have you.
A celebration of life for Robert will be held Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary FD1176, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona Del Mar, California 92625.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pacificviewcalifornia.com for the Levisee family.
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