In Memoriam: Kenneth Lever

Kenneth Lever, former CalCPA chair (1981-82) and president of the California CPA Education Foundation (1977-78), died Jan. 1. He was 77.

Lever might most be remembered for his work on KFWB's Money Manager program in Los Angeles, which ran for more than 12 years, but he wore many hats, starting

Later, while in the Navy, he took the CPA Exam, which he passed on the first try, and subsequently joined a newly formed accounting firm and soon became a partner. From there he made his way in the accounting world for more than 40 years and was awarded CalCPA's Distinguished Service Award in June 1986.

Lever is survived by his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Denise, Deborah and Brena; their spouses; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Morris Cancer Clinic, The City of Hope, Covenant House, or the AIDS Project Los Angeles.