Rod Sisson

Feb 20, 1947 -

Oct 15, 2020

Rod Sisson was born in Tennessee in 1947, and grew up in Los- Angeles, Calif.

He passed away at home, surrounded by family on Oct. 15, 2020 at the age of 73.

Rod practiced law in Alaska, California, and Hawaii for almost 50 years. He started his career as an attorney for the Municipality of Anchorage where he conducted many jury trials in the public interest. After leaving municipal service, Rod's cases included criminal defense and then almost exclusively civil litigation.

He enjoyed thinking about and resolving complex legal questions. He was loyal, honest, amiable, thoughtful, persistent, and creative. Rod always approached a tough fight in court with energy and joy.

The legal community is made poorer for Rod's loss but that is far outweighed by the richness of his contribution made over almost five decades.

Rod and Margret met against all odds in the artist village of Ein-Hod, Israel and fell in love at first sight. They Married in Anchorage in 1985 and were inseparable throughout their lives and the bond between them was an inspiration to all. They opened a gallery named Hugi-Lewis Studio in Midtown Anchorage. The gallery space provided endless entertainments such as gatherings, Literature reciting, concerts, dance lessons, lectures, and fashion shows. Rod was the perfect host. He was a big supporter of the Art Community and the Jewish community. He was cool and handsome! Worked out all his life, dressed to the peak, loved to dance the Argentine Tango, loved Leonard Cohen. He knew how to win, and he knew how to lose! He lived life to the fullest.

Rod was loved and respected by all who met him, professionally and among his many friends. He was beautiful inside and out.

Rod was an amazing caring father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be in our memories forever.

He was preceded by his parents, Ray and Grace Sisson; and brother, John Sisson. He is survived by his wife, Margret Hugi-Lewis Sisson; his stepmother, Bette Sisson; his children, Daphne Ben-Sira, Jasmin Menashe, Ilana Amason and Robert Lewis and their spouses; and his 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sofie, the Yorkie- Poo and Izzi the Conor, had a special place in his heart.