Denzil Davidson

A memorial gathering for Denzil “Dale” Davidson, Jr., 66, , will be held 7 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence.  He died July, 18, 2010 at his home.

He was born on September 18, 1943 in Neosho, Missouri the son of Denzel D., Sr. and Francis (Culkin) Davidson.

He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1961.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 – 1964 aboard the USS Destroyer Frank E. Evans DD754 as a boiler operator.  Denzil worked in the maintenance department at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from 1967 – 1972 and at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant as a boiler operator and maintenance supervisor from 1972 – 1993.  From 1994 – 2001 he worked for the Lawrence Bus Company as a driver and route supervisor and from 2001 – 2010 he was a shift supervisor at MV Transportation.

Denzil was a member of the American Legion Post 64 in Pittsburg, Kansas and Boy Scouts of America.

He married Sondra D. Heavin on January 8, 1965 in Miami, OK.  She preceded him in death on June 1, 2007.

Survivors include his father, Denzel “Denny” D. Davidson, Sr., Pittsburg, KS; two daughters, Jani D. Heavin, Olathe, KS, and Denise D. Jones, Lee’s Summit, MO; one son, Duane L. Davidson, Shawnee, KS; one brother, Jerry L. Davidson, Reno, NV; ten grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to the Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
 

17 Condolences

  1. Clinton Frederick on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    My sincere consolences on the loss of Dale – We were om machine shop class together –

    Clinton Frederick
    PHS Class of ’61



  2. Sherry Strecker on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Denzel – my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

    Sherry



  3. Susan Bourlard on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Louis and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Dale Davidson. Dale and I shared many memories together at our PHS’61 class reunions. He and Sandra will be greatly missed.



  4. Joyce Montgomery on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    What a smile. He will be missed. PHS class of 1961 will remember him now and give tribute at next year’s 50th reunion.



  5. Chuck & Shirley Bockelman on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Shirley and I send our deepest
    sympathy to all of your family
    We will keep you in ours prayers. PHS Class of 61
    Chuck



  6. Gil Viets on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Dale was a good man who left good memories for all of us in his high school class. My prayers today are for his family as they adjust to his loss. We will all miss him.
    Gil



  7. Darlene Platt on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Denny, Lynn and family,
    So very sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. I’m sure Sondra was there waiting to welcome him with one of her wonderful smiles and open arms. I will not be able to make the memorial service, but I am definetly thinking of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Darlene



  8. Darlene Platt on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Denny, Lynn and family,
    So very sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. I’m sure Sondra was there waiting to welcome him with one of her wonderful smiles and open arms. I will not be able to make the memorial service, but I am definetly thinking of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Darlene



  9. George Lampe on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Denny and Family- As you know, Dale and I go back to 8th grade at Lakeside–he’ll be missed by so many, including the PHS Class of 1961. You’re in our prayers. George



  10. Larry and Beverly Hunsaker on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Dale will be missed by all. He was a good man.



  11. Becky Radford on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Denise,so sorry on the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.



  12. The Young Family on July 20, 2010 at 12:00 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything do not hesitate to call. Duane you have our number.



  13. Marzha, Mike and Ethan Tosee on July 21, 2010 at 12:00 am

    We enjoyed having your dad for a neighbor–Ethan loved walking plates over to him, and I enjoyed making them for him. Ethan always made sure we had a Simply Lemonade to give to him because Ethan knew he liked them so much. We will miss him.



  14. kent lang on July 21, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Denise, so sorry for your loss of your father… My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



  15. Jeremy D. on July 22, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I feel really bad for not being there at his memorial service, and not seeing him one last time before he past. but there are limitations that restrict me from doing that. He was a great man, and he created an outstanding son, wich is my father. i will always thank him for bringing my dad into this world, and guiding him to be the man he is today. I love you Dad, Grandpa and Mimi.
    God bless.
    love, Jeremy



  16. Jeremy D. on July 22, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I feel really bad for not being there at his memorial service, and not seeing him one last time before he past. but there are limitations that restrict me from doing that. He was a great man, and he created an outstanding son, wich is my father. i will always thank him for bringing my dad into this world, and guiding him to be the man he is today. I love you Dad, Grandpa and Mimi.
    God bless.
    love, Jeremy



  17. Jane Davidson on July 23, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Dear family, I am so sorry about Dale. My deepest condolences to all of you, Jani, Duane, Denise, Lynn and Denny.



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