4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
LEVISON M.D., CHARLES L.
Charles L. Levison M.D., 89, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at home on December 12, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends. Charlie (Papa Charlie) loved his family, his patients, and his horses. As a well respected family practice physician in Phoenix for more than sixty years, he practiced medicine up until the week of his passing. His patients found him to be a kind soul. Additionally, he volunteered his medical expertise at Mission of Mercy for over 21 years, and donated thousands of hours caring for people in-need. Never one to sit still, Charlie was an avid horseback rider and had many friends in the horse community. On Thanksgiving morning, he was doing what he truly enjoyed – riding his mule Chip and had an accident in Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Many people came to his aid, for which his family is grateful. Although he fought bravely, he did not recover. Papa Charlie’s brilliant mind and childlike spirit were a unique and wonderful combination – his presence is deeply missed.
Charlie married his wife Helen in 1956, and shortly after they moved to Arizona where they raised their four children. Their marriage of 61 years was an inspiration to the rest of the family. Papa Charlie was a loving father to Cindy (Charles); Robert (preceded in death); William (Asli); Jeffrey (Diane). He is also survived by sister Ruth Kalish, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Extended family includes many nieces and nephews, and his adoring equines Chip and Banjo.
The family would ask that donations be made to Mission of Mercy Arizona – 360 E. Coronado Rd., Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85004. 602.861.2233, www.healingaz.org
Condolences and Hugs from Home may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
He was a beautiful man.Have been his patient for 20 years.
Jeff and Di – so sorry for the loss of this amazing man from your lives. Chuck and I deeply miss our fathers…peace and prayers to you both!
So glad I got to say goodbye. He touched so many lives and will be remembered for his dedication to helping others. At least he passed quickly and didn’t linger, just as he wanted.
I am so sorry I never got to say goodbye. I didn’t even know this happened until after his passing. He was a wonderful doctor, neighbor, and friend to me and to my parents and my grandfather. He will be missed so very much. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
I had the pleasure of working in the medical clinic in Phoenix where Dr. Levison practiced, back in the early 1980’s. I worked for another physician but was always happy to fill in for Dr. Levison’s staff as well. He was kind, quick witted, and his staff and patients loved him. My husband and I attended high school with his son, Jeff, and send our heartfelt thoughts to the entire Levison family. His life and spirit was remarkable.
Charlie, Chip, my horse Ms. Daisy and I had a standing date on Tuesdays to “ride out”
for the last 2+years. We will miss him terribly.
Our love and sympathy to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren— I feel like I know many of you though we have never met.
So sad to lose our friend.
Our regrets in learning of Charlie’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor, friend and physician! It is with much appreciation that we were blessed with knowing him, Helen, and the family.
Bill, Kathy, Suzanne and Timothy Biers
We are so sorry for your loss, and our loss of a great neighbor for the 22 years we have lived on 53rd Street. Our deepest sympathy.
We were patients of his for many years and always followed his wise medical advice. We felt a big loss when we were no longer able to be under his care but we never forgot Dr. Levison.
I volunteered with Dr. Charlie at Mission of Mercy and he was just the best. Always kind and so funny. I will miss him greatly!
Cindy and Jeff, so sorry for your loss 🙁 It was an honor and a privilege to work with him and Dr. Licosati for over 17 years! I don’t know if he told you, but I actually talked to him a few months ago because I had a dream about him and still had his phone # and called him and found out about your mom passing, too. I am so thankful that he was doing what he loved, riding, right up until his passing. Just found out about his passing today from a patron of the restaurant I work at now that told me he was a patient of your dads for many years!! He was definitely a great guy and know he will be missed by many.
Our family is shocked to hear of the passing of Dr. Levison and offer our sincere condolences. He has been our family doctor since the 1970s. I saw him a few months ago at his office. He will be missed very much.
I worked for Dr. Levison in the 90’s (my first medical assistant job), he was so wonderful, kind and had the biggest heart. His love for his family and his horses was so incredible to witness. He will surely be missed. I send my thoughts and prayers to his loving family.