Davidson, Walter Strevett
Walter Davidson 1923-2017
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Walter Strevett Davidson. He passed peacefully on Friday, Mar. 10, 2017 while having coffee with a friend.
Walter was born April 9, 1923 at the farm in Crescent Hill near Kinistino, Sk. He met Emily Vennard in 1948 and they were married on Jan 11, 1949. Walter and Emily lived six years on the farm in Kinistino. In 1955 they left the farm and moved to Prince Albert. Walter worked at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary for 30 years.
He was a Scout leader for many years and served with his church. Emily and Walter enjoyed their summers at their Murray Point cabin. Walter went to the lake every summer, enjoying the peace and quiet that surrounded him. Many family and friends stopped in for a visit, coffee and great conversation.
The love of his life, Emily passed in 2010, they were married for 61 years, now together forever.
Walter leaves to mourn his loving family. Jim (Colleen) of Saskatoon, John (Kathy) of Fort St John, BC and Doug (Wendy) of Fort St John, BC.
Their grandchildren, Eric (Cheryl) and his great grandson, Noah of Calgary. Michael (Kelsey) of Halifax. Chris of Fort St John, BC, Cameron of Vancouver, BC, Andrea (Tyrel) of Grande Prairie, AB, Alysha (Shannon) and Kyle of Vancouver, BC. He will also be remembered by his brother Willie (Shirley) Davidson of Shellbrook, his sister Jan (Len) Breault of Summerland BC and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Margaret (Daisy) Davidson, his brother George (Kath) and sisters Mary (John) Thomas and Margaret (Bill) Boyd and his parents in law John and Edith Vennard
A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at 2pm, Saturday, March 18, 2017 at River Park Memorial Chapel, Prince Albert SK. Interment at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens will follow the service In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Hear and Stroke Foundation.