Lewis Levy

Birth: 1853 in Poland

Death: January 18, 1926 in Port Angeles, Washington

Plot: Row C – Plot 34

Inscription:
In Sacred Memory
of
Lewis Levy
(Husband and Father)
Died Port Angeles Jan 18, 1926
Aged 73

Biography:
Lewis Levy was born in Poland in 1853. According to his obituary which was published in the Port Angeles Evening News on January 18, 1929, he immigrated to New York. He moved to Victoria, then to Alaska before settling in Port Angeles in May, 1888. He also became a naturalized citizen of the United States that year.

Lewis had a number of business interests including real estate. He was dedicated to to building up the city of Port Angeles. Lewis’ ties to the businessmen of Victoria remained strong and he sometimes acted as an agent for those merchants with property in Port Angeles. He was a Freemason and a member of the Elks Club.

After a few days in hospital, Lewis died from stomach trouble at the age of 73. He had been hospitalized a few days prior to his death. Lewis was a member of the Masons and Elks lodges. Those organizations were responsible for his funeral.

Spouse:
Helen Kirschberg Levy

Children:
Arnold Levy
George Levy

Vancouver Island Masonic History Project: “Lewis Levy“