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

ohn Vel helm 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 farm- ing with his father and took over the farm after his father died. He fixed his equipment and that of the neigh- bours. He faithfully attended church all his life and sang for many years in the choir. He mar· ried Catherine Friesen Dec. 15, 1973. Th ey 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 Ab - botsford, B.C. His health began to deteriorate; he was in and ou t of the hospital many times. He is remembered as kind, patient and thank- ful. 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.