The death of Joe Leslie Davidson, age 65, has been learned. Mr. Davidson passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Morton County Hospital in Elkhart.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
He was born in Stratton, Co. January 29, 1947 to the former Betty Crawford and Cecil Davidson.
Joe lived in Colorado until fourth grade when his parents moved to Richfield. He attended schools in Richfield and later Rolla. After graduation, he enrolled at the Liberal Vo-Tech School and completed a study in Diesel Mechanics.
After graduation in Liberal, he worked for Morton County Road Department until 1976, when he was hired by C.I.G. (Colorado Interstate Gas).
In 2001, Joe retired from CIG and immediately went to work for a second time at the Morton County Road Department where he worked until his death.
Besides being a devoted and loving husband and father, Joe was passionate about his community. He served with the school board for over 20 years, volunteered as a fireman for more than 40 years, and was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Elkhart.
December 22, 1981, Joe married Claudine Allen in Elkhart, she survives.
Their four children are Summer Stewart, Tiffany Davidson, Jeff Davidson, and Carrie Jo Davidson, all of Elkhart. Other survivors include his brother, Jim Davidson, of Mustang, Ok.
Joe is preceded in death by his younger brothers, Greg and Phillip; sister Kathy; and his parents.
Funeral services were attended Wednesday morning, January 2, 2013 at the Morton County Civic Center in Elkhart. Interment followed in the Richfield Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Elkhart.
The family requests memorials be given in lieu of flowers to the donor’s choice or the Carrie Jo Davidson KSU Veterinary Education Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.[/it-exchange-member-content]