Simon Light

Simon Light, age 98, of Culver City,CA, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 (25 Elul 5777). Simon was born February 24, 1919. A graveside funeral service for Mr. Light will be held Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2:00 PM, in Eden Memorial Park, 11500 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Services will be officiated by Rabbi Stern. Flowers are being accepted.

Mr. Light is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Mark Forney) Light; his son, Darryl Light; his nephew, Earl (Sondra) Goldstein, and his niece, Vivian Tramontana, of New York. Mr. Light was preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Esther Light, Of Blessed Memory. There was also a special place in his heart for Mike Travis and Norma Manrique.

Simon grew up in New York. where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, from the College of the City of New York School of Technology, in February 1940; but he lived most of his life in Culver City, California. Simon and his wife, Esther, were inseparable in their close and loving marriage of over 50 years. Simon's career as Chief of the Water Resources Branch with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, was always a great source of fulfillment, but his wife and family always came first. He was truly a devoted, caring, and loving husband and father. Simon retired in January, 1980, after 39 years of distinguished and respected service with the Corps of Engineers. After his retirement, his passion was playing bridge, and the close knit ties he formed with his bridge group at the Culver City Senior Center. He always loved his house and neighbors, and he was fortunate to continue living there independently throughout his long, healthy, and happy life. Simon always had a smile on his face, and he was a warm, loving, and giving individual. We will always carry your wonderful memory on our hearts.

Arrangements are under the direction of Groman Eden Mortuary.