James Arthur LIVINGSTON

LIVINGSTON, LESLIE, FARRAR

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 7/25/2016 at 15:57:22

February 16, 1929 ------ May 11, 2016

James Arthur Livingston, longtime Sacramento educator, died May 11, 2016 at his home. Dr. Livingston was Professor Emeritus of Education at CSU Sacramento following his retirement in 1992 after a 24 year career on the faculty. He is survived by Lyn, his wife of 56 years, his four children; Laura, Maria, Frances (Kevin) Leslie, & James; three grandchildren; Lucas Farrar, Logan Farrar and Emma Leslie. Well respected in the community for his many civic contributions, Dr. Livingston served on the San Juan Unified School District Board for three terms. Additionally, he was a member of the Sacramento County Board of Education, the Board of the Carmichael Water District, the Advisory Committee of the UC Davis Eye Center, the Art Access Committee at the Crocker Museum, the Organization of Macular Friends, Swing Club for the Blind, California Eagles, the US Army Reserve, and brother of the Masonic Lodge & Scottish Rite. His life long pursuit of knowledge saw him make his way from grammar student in a one room Corwith, Iowa schoolhouse to UC Berkeley Doctor of Education. Dr. Livingston's career highlights included a two year USAID posting as consultant to the Brazilian Ministry of Education & Culture in addition to many decades as mentor and advisor to educators throughout Northern California and beyond.

Jim, as those close to him knew him, was preceded in death by his father, Arthur "Bud" Livingston, mother, Edna Livingston, and brothers, Eugene & Elmer Livingston. A private service for the immediate family has been held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial remembrances be directed to the UC Davis Eye Center; Attn: Holland Adams-Lattin; 4860 Y Street; ACC, Suite 2400; Sacramento, CA 95817; or a charity of your choice.

The Sacramento Bee -- California
May 22, 2016