Davidson, John Velhelm (1915-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Oct 25 p. 28

Birth date: 1915 Aug 28

text of obituary:

JOHN VELHELM DAVIDSON

John Velhelm Davidson passed away Sept. 14. He was born Aug. 28, 1915 to Magnus and Gudrun Davidson in Cavalier, N.D. When he was 8, his mother died. His father maintained a peaceful, supportive home. He loved farming with his father and took over the farm after his father died. He fixed his equipment and that of the neighbours. He faithfully attended church all his life and sang for many years in the choir. He married Catherine Friesen Dec. 15, 1973. They lived in San Diego 1980-82, then moved back to Cavalier. He was baptized at Cavalier Baptist Church in 1985 and became a member in 1988. In December 1998 they moved to Abbotsford, B.C. His health began to deteriorate; he was in and out of the hospital many times. He is remembered as kind, patient and thankful. He was predeceased by 3 half-brothers, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was Sept. 19 in Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, with Henry Thiessen and Michael Dick ministering.