Alva Davidson
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Graveside services for Alva Dewey Davidson, 95, Topeka will be held at 12:30 p.m., January 23, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery in Topeka. He died on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Clare Bridge of Topeka.
Alva was born on May 28, 1917 in Richland Parrish, LA, the son of John & Estha (Thompson) Davidson.
He served his country in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was in the service for 28 year until he retired as a Command Sergeant Major. He also retired from the State of Kansas as a Parole Probation Officer.
He was a member of the American Legion in Topeka.
Alva was married to Dorothy Marie (Keeble) on June 10, 1939 in Junction City, KS. She preceded him in death August 30, 2004.
Survivors include, five grandchildren, Wayne, and wife Susan, Tina Stafford, Gary Davidson, Jr., Lori South, and husband, Eddie, Lisa Locke, and Significant Other, Edward Lohf; daughter-in-law, Tamie Davidson; and six great grandchildren, Buddy, Tanner, Asa, Ian, David, and Paige. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Twila J. Davidson; and son, Gary Wayne Davidson, Sr.
The family will greet friends from 10 – 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in his name to Midland Hospice – Topeka and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
So saddened by the death of Uncle Dewey. My mother, Althea
Davidson Grady was his sister.
Uncle Dewey and Aunt Dorothy were married on my birthday. He was a wonderful person. Would love to communicate with
the family via e-mail.
My love to all of you.
Carol Louise
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Dude’s passing, but know he is in a better place and with his beloved Dorothy. My wife Carol (Stiver) Warden is his niece. Both Dude and Dorothy were two of the nicest people we knew and will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to all their family.
Very sorry to hear of your, and our lose. A.D. Davison was a wonderful and interesting individual. Uncle Dude and Aunt Dorothy were such a pleasure to be around, I delighted in visits to their beautiful home in Lawrence. They not only taught me things of the families past; they also had a delightful sense of humor. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all the family of this wonderful man, he had a fascinating life that was filled with history. Uncle Dude and our Aunt Dorothy will both be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time, may your special memories help you in the days ahead to cope with the loss. At John 5:28, 29 God promises that there will be a “resurrection” back to life in the future. May this promise bring you the hope of seeing your loved one again.
Uncle Dude was such a nice guy,I’m so glad he lived such a long and fulfilled life without pain. He and Aunt Dorothy were extra special to me as my brother and I went to stay with them quite often. I loved them both with all my heart. Glad he has now joined Aunt Dorothy in heaven. I’m sure there is great rejoicing there!
Uncle Dude was my favorite uncle.As a child he would let me sit in his lap allowing me to steer the car while driving.He taught me how to hunt and the proper use of guns.What a better place the world would be if we had more people like him.
The grandchildren of Alva Davidson would like to thank everyone for their well wishes. It’s heart warming to know that Grandpa (Papa Dude) was so well loved.
We would also like to send our sincere appreciation to everyone at Warren-McElwain, especially Audrey,for everything they did to make Grandpa’s service so perfect for him. He would have been so happy and proud of the military funeral service Audrey was able to help provide.
We will miss Grandpa, but we know he is in a better place now, with his wife and children.
The grandchildren of Alva Davidson would like to thank everyone for their well wishes. It’s heart warming to know that Grandpa (Papa Dude) was so well loved.
We would also like to send our sincere appreciation to everyone at Warren-McElwain, especially Audrey,for everything they did to make Grandpa’s service so perfect for him. He would have been so happy and proud of the military funeral service Audrey was able to help provide.
We will miss Grandpa, but we know he is in a better place now, with his wife and children.