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DIANE BRADLEY DAVIDSON (JEFFREY)
Date of Passing: Jul 28, 2020
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DIANE BRADLEY DAVIDSON
1934 - 2020
Diane is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Gordon, and two sons, Bradley, Waterloo, ON and Robin (Giesela) at sea. She is also survived by her sisters, Joy (Dick) Betts, Winnipeg, MB and Margaret (Leon) Mercury, Brentwood Bay, BC, sister-in-law Donalda Jeffrey, Vancouver, BC, brother-in-law Arthur Davidson, Stouffeville, ON, sister-in-law, Marion Jagger, Qualicum Beach, BC, and 11 nieces and nephews residing across Canada.
Diane was predeceased by her parents, William and Olive Jeffrey of East Kildonan, MB, her brother Glenn (1999), sister-in-law Joan Davidson (2020), and a nephew David Jagger (1969).
She started her working career at the T. Eaton Company Accounting Department in Winnipeg. Diane met Gord and they married May 2, 1958, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church and after a couple of moves settled in their home on Drummond Place in Westwood to raise their sons.
Diane undertook an Art History program at the University of Winnipeg which began her love of art and she was a 30 year volunteer at the Royal Winnipeg Art Gallery, primarily managing Art Rental and Sales. She was also a faithful member of Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter sorority. Once the boys were on their own, Diane opened Country Charm, a successful furniture and gift accessory business on Broadway Avenue in Winnipeg.
In retirement, Diane accompanied Gord on his consulting assignments to Estonia, Russia and the Czech Republic as volunteers with CESO and she taught English as a second language. In 2005 Diane and Gord relocated to the warmer climes of Vancouver Island and settled in Qualicum Beach where they both were active members of the Probus Club of Qualicum Beach and Diane, in particular, enjoyed participation in the Book Club, Discussion Group and the weekly Walking group.
Suffering with MS since 1998, Diane considered herself fortunate as others had it so much worse. However, in 2016, her health necessitated a move to the Berwick in Comox and recently back to Qualicum Beach to the Eagle Park Health facility. Her family is most appreciative of the assistance and support in both places.
Cremation has taken place. There will not be a Celebration of Life at this time, but a family gathering will be arranged when appropriate protocols are established.
Flowers gratefully declined, however, donations to the Rotary Foundation - Gordon B. and Diane B. Davidson Permanent Fund ID421970 would be appreciated. Please forward to The Rotary Foundation (Canada), c/o 911600, P.O. Box 4090, Station A, Toronto, ON M5W 0E9.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 05, 2020