Irving Joseph Levy

Irving Joseph Levy
79, of Westminster, CO (Formerly of Indianapolis, IN) passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 9, 2019. Irv was born in Rochester, NY on July 14, 1939 and later moved to Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sophie and Joseph Levy; immigrants from Monastier Serbia; sister, Dolores Schankerman; and his first wife, Naomi Kraus. Irv graduated from Shortridge High School in 1957 and received his Bachelors, Masters, and EdD from Indiana University.

Irv lived his life through service to others. He was on the board of directors for many organizations including Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation, Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis and Arvada, CO, and Temple Micah in Denver, CO. He served multiple terms as President and Vice President of Etz Chaim, ScoutMaster of Troop 18, Cub Master, and President of the Resident Council of the Covenant Village retirement home in Westminster, CO. Irv was a member of Centre Lodge #23 where he was a 3rd Degree Mason and 32nd Degree Shriner. Irv received the Boy Scout District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, and Silver Antelope. Everyone was equal in Irv's eyes, he treated everyone with love and respect and gave his time freely. Irv and his loving wife, Elaine, spent almost every moment of their retirement cooking for people in need. They cooked thousands of meals for Community Dinner program, Family Promise, and the Delores Project at Arvada Methodist Church and for the Homeless Women's Initiative at Temple Micah.

Irv is survived by his wife, Elaine Cartwright Levy of Westminster, CO; children, Sharon Levy of Westfield, IN, Jeff (Rachel) of Providence, RI, Christine (Brett) Ohlen, Jane Winter, and Warren Cartwright of Colorado; grandchildren, Drew, Heather, Adam and Miriam Levy, Alli, Ana, and James Cartwright; Paul and Dale Winter, and Andrew Ohlen; and great-granddaughter, Gabriella.

Funeral Services will be held at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077, on Tuesday, March 12th at 11AM; interment will follow at Etz Chaim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the food shelters at The Delores Project or Family Promise of Arvada, CO or donate your time through service in his memory. Shiva will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Sharon Levy, 15648 River Birch Road, Westfield, IN 46074.
Tuesday there will be a minyon at 8:00 PM. Wednesday and Thursday friends may gather after 3:00 PM.