Theodore E. Davidson

Family gathered around our "gift of God" to help ease his final hours. The power and presence of Christ filled the room with his last breath as Theodore entered into eternal peace and grace, August 1, 2019.

Theodore, born June 19, 1927, in Glens Falls, NY, has been a resident of Ohio for more than six decades, and a long-time member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish, Gahanna, where he served the music ministry and spent countless hours over the years volunteering for various church ministries and functions. He is a veteran of the United States Army and graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Physics. Theodore is retired from Rockwell International and was Gahanna Senior Citizen of the Year in 2000.

Theodore is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rosemarie; daughters, Dale Anne (Robert) Burnkrant of Pataskala, OH; Jeanne (Brian) Huffman of Sidney, OH; Helen (Brian) Jones of Carroll, OH; and Brenda (Troy) Hampton of Carroll, OH; sisters, Paula Leonard of Lake Katrine NY; and Jane Beintema of Knoxville, TN; 16 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Theodore is preceded in death by his mother, Lucile S. Clement; father, Walter G. Davidson; brother Clement Davidson; and daughter, Carol Anne (David) Foster.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish, Tuesday, August 6, 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, OH 43230. Fr. Theodore K. Sill, Celebrant. Family and friends may visit 4-7 p.m., Monday, August 5 at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 East Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230 with a vigil service beginning at 6:45 p.m. Interment, Mifflin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish. 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 in memory of Theodore Edward Davidson. Visit schoedinger.com to share memories or condolences.