Dr. Stanley D. Levine

Dr. Stanley D. Levine of Sonoma, CA, died peacefully on June 3, 2023, surrounded by family. He
was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived a vibrant dedicated
life. Stan was born on February 4, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a much celebrated and
beloved obstetrician/gynecologist, delivering more than 2000 babies during his lifetime. After
attending medical school at the University of Iowa, he worked at Mills-Peninsula Hospital in San
Mateo, California. Always passionate about his work, he continued to practice through his 90th
year at Sonoma Valley Community Health Clinic and Sonoma Valley Community Hospital. He
was generous with his time-mentoring, consulting, and supporting, always thinking about the
needs of the individual patient and beloved by those who worked with him. Most recently, he
became the inspiration for his grandson, Jonah, to enter the field of medicine.
Stan lived an active life with many interests. Tennis was his passion and brought him much joy
throughout his entire life. He loved to play tennis with his friends and encouraged all
generations of his family to love the game. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate Roger
Federer! Stan loved his Shelty dogs. Happiest with many puppies and dogs around him, he and
his wife, Maryann, raised many beautiful champions. He and his grandson, Jacob, shared this
love of dogs. He enjoyed traveling around the world with Maryann. Stan lovingly brought his
family together twice a year for vacations at Lake Tahoe and Palm Desert creating strong family
bonds. Stan possessed a curious mind, a prodigious memory and was a voracious reader. We
often heard, “What is the capital of ...?” challenging his family to join him in a playful game of
learning. Growing grapes for wine and creating a lovely garden nourished and sustained him.
Stan is survived by his wife, Maryann Levine, of 46 years, with whom he shared a beautiful life.
He is also survived by his three daughters, Barbie (Sara Lynn Newberger), Shifra (Linda Mulley),
and Beth (Leslie Ferguson); and was preceded by his daughter, Laura Marquez Christian, all
of whom adored him. He leaves behind beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private service was held on Wednesday, June 7, in Sonoma. Services during the week of Shiva will be held on Sunday, June 11, and Monday, June 12, at 7:00 PM at the home of Barbie Levine and Sara Lynn Newberger, 2103 Theresa St., Mendota Heights. Those who would like to honor Stan may send a donation to Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center, fwtec.org (100 Federal Drive St. Paul, MN 55111) or the Minnesota JCC, minnesotajcc.org (1375 St. Paul Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116)