The eldest of eight children, Dave was born to David and Margaret (nee Campbell) Davidson in Peterhead, Scotland, on September 11, 1928.
Joyce, his loving wife of 25 years, passed away in 1977. Also deceased are Janet and Laura who were loving companions in his later years. Dave is survived by his daughters, Pat (Tommy), Edna (Dave) and sons, Dave (Sheila), Bill (Cathy), Walt (Sue); eight grandchildren, Nikki, Angie, Tommy, Andrew, Kirstie, Chelsea, Mike, and Chris, as well as five great-grandchildren, two sisters, Aileen (Joe), and Elizabeth (Jim), and numerous extended family members in Canada, the USA and the UK.
Dave and his family immigrated to Calgary from Manchester, England in 1976. He worked for Calgary City Transit for 17 years starting out as a labourer; then at age 56 he became a journeyman heavy-duty mechanic, retiring from the City of Calgary in 1993.
Dave has been a “wise old owl” to his children for all of their lives. There were always chats around the table over a cup of tea; family fun around the campfire, drink in hand, as world issues were discussed, and so much laughter shared. He enjoyed every moment shared with his family.
Dave had many interests and hobbies including photography, gardening, camping, drawing and painting, ballroom dancing, playing his harmonica, enjoying various card games, board games, and crossword puzzles. He was an avid reader, so much so that he’d read 2-3 books at the same time. He volunteered well into his 80s with various charities.
Dave’s wisdom, kindness and love for family will be forever cherished and remembered by all those who loved him.
A celebration of life will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at South Calgary Funeral Centre, 12700 Macleod Trail S.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter or Inn from the Cold.
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