LYALL EMIL DAVIDSON

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LYALL EMIL DAVIDSON 1930 2007 After a lengthy and courageous battle, Lyall Davidson (Dad/Bobba) passed away in the same quiet and unassuming way he lived his life, on July 10, 2007 at the Tuxedo Villa Nursing Home. Lyall was predeceased by his loving wife and life partner Lois in 2001. Left to cherish the memories they shared with Lyall are his son Rob, daughter-in-law Cindy, grandchildren, Katie and Bryce, brother Eric (Margaret) of Selkirk, brother-in-law Duncan McKerchar (Marge) of Calgary, nieces, Lisa Weremy (Andy) and Sue Medock (Mark) of Selkirk and Shauna Crombie (Doug) of Calgary, and nephews, Paul Davidson (Sue) of Portage la Prairie and Scott McKerchar (Sue) of St. Albert, AB, their children, and many other family and close friends. We all miss him terribly and will cherish the time and love we shared. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend. Lyall was born August 11, 1930 and spent his early years in Selkirk. After graduating from Devonshire Collegiate Institute, Lyall explored many different opportunities, spending time at the University of Manitoba and as an X-Ray Technician. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and then chose Air Traffic Control, where he spent more than 30 years, retiring in 1988. His career began at Stephenson Field, which grew to become the James A. Richardson International Airport. Lyall and Lois were married on May 5, 1956 at Rosedale United Church and were inseparable companions and partners until Lois passed away in 2001. Lyall was never the same man after she left. Lyall was an accomplished athlete in many disciplines including hockey and lacrosse, but his passion was baseball. After playing junior ball in Selkirk, he was scouted to play for the Elmwood Giants in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Although offered the chance to pursue a baseball career in the United States, he decided to stay close to family and begin a career. Woodworking was Lyall's passion, and he and Lois worked for many years crafting many unique and beautiful items that they donated for auction by the St. Agnes Guild (associated with the Children's Hospital). Lyall was a real craftsman, and spent countless hours carving realistic birds and wildlife, as well as other items out of wood and tree bark, examples of which grace many walls and mantles in and outside of Manitoba. His focus was his family and he cherished the time he spent with them at West Hawk Lake, where the family purchased property in 1965. He planned, and with a little help from family and friends, proceeded to re-construct two vacation properties over more than 40 years. Never one to sit idle, he could always be found with a tool of some kind in his hand. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Highway, with Rev. Ken Innes officiating. Cremation has taken place, and interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada. Arrangements entrusted to: KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. 338-0331 www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 14, 2007