DAVIDSON, Donald Arthur - b. April 15, 1923 - d. April 14, 2016

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Donald Arthur Davidson, 92, passed away April 14, 2016 at home in Rocky Mount, Missouri.  He was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on April 15, 1923 to William Arthur and Lydia Lucinda (Garrett) Davidson.

Donald was a Purple Heart Veteran of the Armed Forces in World War II and a proud American.  He worked as a Draftsman for Boeing and a Contract Engineer for Lockheed Martin before completely retiring.

Donald married Lora Kressen on September 14, 1974 and adopted her last three children, Bruce, David, and Suzan.  He had one biological son, Monte Dale Davidson.  He loved fishing, camping, watching sports, playing Bingo, and his family.

Donald is survived by his sister, Colleen Barnes; his children, Bruce Davidson, David Davidson, Suzan Giffin, and Monte Dale Davidson; stepchildren, Richard Baker, Ronald Baker, Robert Baker, Rodney Baker, Bernie Haselwood, Dolly Roberts, and Romia Jean Hoenike; and 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lora, and several siblings.  He will be sorely missed.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas.  Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Kansas.  Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)