David Leon Davidson

Mr. David L. Davidson, 81, of Foxchase Circle, Tampa, FL passed away at his home January 11, 2015. He was born near Wheaton, Missouri on August 13th, 1933. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. After graduation he served in the Army, stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado, where he met his wife of 55 years, Janet. (He earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant before he left active duty and later served 6 years in the Army Reserves.) They lived in Seattle, Washington where he worked for Boeing, and then later moved to the Boston area. Eventually they settled in Sudbury, Massachusetts where they raised their four children. They later relocated to their lake home in Deerfield, New Hampshire. In 1988 they bought a home in Englewood, FL where they spent their winters. His biggest hobby was his family- he enjoyed having his children and grandchildren visit both at the lake in New Hampshire and in Florida, where he loved to go for boat rides. He spent the last several years of his life caring for his wife through a long and difficult sickness. She precedes him in death by less than a year. David is survived by his four children: Philip (Lorraine) Davidson of Deerfield, NH, Neal (Christina) Davidson of Sterling, MA, Marsha Davidson of Warsaw, Poland, and Joanne (Jens) Ibsen of Tampa, Florida. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren: David (Kristen), Russell (Jennifer), Marshall (Christina), Joshua (Jillian), Benjamin Davidson, Daniel and Christina Ibsen. He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren: Jamie and John Davidson. When asked not long ago what he was most proud of in his life, his response, “My children and grandchildren,” reflects his lifelong love for and commitment to his family. David is also survived by his brother Willard (Wanda) Davidson of Kansas City, Missouri and his sister Ruth (Wesley) Price of Springfield, Missouri. A celebration of his life will be held at 10am on February 7th at the Blount and Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL with a graveside service to follow at 10am on February 9th at the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL. Memorials may be made to: Baptist Global Response, 402 BNA Drive, Suite 411, Nashville, TN 37217 or by phone: 866-359-2846. The BGR fund is used to respond to global crises and humanitarian relief projects.