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1926
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2011
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Frank Davidson, III Obituary
wife Olevia. Frank was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma by his beloved uncle and aunt, George and Fannie
Doty. Frank graduated from Tulsa University after a short tour in World War II. He later went to Japan
with the 45th Inf. Division of Oklahoma during the Korean conflict. He was a 33-year employee of
Container Corporation of America, later purchased by SSCC Corporation. He was a charter member of
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He was a 3rd degree Knights
of Columbus. He was a 43 plus years member of the Elks Lodge #409, Springfield, MO. Frank was a
tennis enthusiast for many years in town and loved his many friends with whom he played.
He is survived by his wife Barbara and her two children Steve Bradshaw and Pamela Smith, grandchildren
Amanda, Cody, & Kaitlyn. He is also survived by his 1st wife, Wannel Davidson, mother of his six
children. His children include five sons, Chuck Davidson, Ozark, MO, Bill Davidson and wife Inge, Hot
Springs, AR., Paul Davidson and wife Kathy, Sedona, AZ, Larry Davidson and wife Judy, Buffalo, MO,
Robert Davidson, Strafford, MO and one daughter, Marianne "Dee" Dosch and husband Dr. John Hume,
Nixa, MO. He has eight grandchildren: Tara Carlgren, Natalie Dosch, Ryan Dosch, Ashley Conway,
Angie Davidson, Jared & Jeremy Davidson, Mandy Gerhardt and five great grandchildren: Caden, Paige,
Rileigh, Avery Dosch, and Aubrey Carlgren. He is also survived by two sisters: Peggy and her husband
Bobby Whisenant, Mabank, TX and Diana and her husband Phil Carter, Pittsburg, KS. He was preceded
in death by two sisters Patricia Brown, Arlington, TX and Nancy Sibley, Tulsa, OK. He is also survived
by many nieces and nephews who fondly called him Uncle Bud.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday May 4, 2011 with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. in
Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 East Walnut St. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May
5, 2011 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Fergus Monaghan and Msgr. Thomas Reidy celebrating.
There will be a dinner following the mass in the church. Commital services will be at 10 a.m. Friday May
6, 2011 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery 5201 South Southwood Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ozar
Memories and Condolences
for Frank Davidson, III
Marianne (Dee) Dosch
April 27, 2024
On this 13th anniversary of my dad's passing, I remember him fondly and miss him everyday.
May 25, 2011
Dee, I was sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great guy with a super sense of humor and zest for life. Nancy O'Reilly.
May 16, 2011
Robert,
We were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy (Vienhage) and Joe Petersen
Joyce Crawford Didier
May 11, 2011
They say it takes a village to raise a child. I am 46 years old and Frank Davidson was a member of the village who raised me. He was a dear friend to my father, Glenn Crawford. Our family spent many summers with Frank and his family on CCA Family trips. He even taught me to ski behind a flat bottom fishing boat when I was 6 years old and believe me it was an all day affair. We visited their home in Springfield and I loved that white house on the hill. He would fly to Fort Smith, AR and take me up in his plane. Frank had a huge impact on my life and I have many memories of this wonderful man. Prayers to all The Davidson Family and thank you Frank for being part of my life.
Sam Barnard
May 10, 2011
Barbara,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Frank & Nora Jean Barnard
May 10, 2011
Barbara,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Frank. We missed seeing you both at the reunion. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ashley Conway
May 7, 2011
I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful grandpa. I can only hope to have his special qualities and to share those with others.
I love you grandpa !!
May 6, 2011
To the family of Frank:
I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of Bob's good buddies from the time they were at Tulsa University over 60 years ago. Their friendship endured through all the events & changes in their lives. I am reminded fondly of the fun times our families had together. My prayer is for your strengh, comfort & peace at this difficult time.
Love & prayers, Irma Lee Snowden
May 5, 2011
Barbara, I was so sorry to hear Frank had passed away. I thought the world of him. Always a joke and that big smile on his face. I'm sure you will miss him terribly.
~Jeannie Lawson
john Pinney
May 5, 2011
I loved playing tennis with Frank or being on the next court from Frank because you could play your game and hear his. He was an original. Great guy, always ready with a "Hey Pinney" I will miss him, God bless his family
John & Mossie Schumacker
May 5, 2011
To Paul and the rest of the family:
We are sorry for the loss of your father,
but know that his wisdom, selflessness,
and kindness are already being fostered
by his children. Love You, John & Mossie
Janice Crawford Gabbard
May 5, 2011
I will never forget the great times we had on the CCA family trips. I enjoyed the plane rides when he and Wannel visited my family. Frank was so much fun to be around. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 5, 2011
Larry sorry to here about your dad, we will keep both of you in our prayers.
Linda Pachlhofer Lindsey
May 4, 2011
I want to offer you my deepest condolences. I always enjoyed talking to Frank.
Bill Welsh
May 4, 2011
I would like to address this to his Grand Kids. Your Granddad was 20 years younger than myself, until he got on the tennis court, then it was no contest, he always enjoyed the matches even if he lost, if he made a mistake (bad shot) he would say "Mother Goose".
Your lucky to have his blood in your veins, because he was one of a kind and was a great MAN. Phelps Grove park was his second home and I'm very proud to say, not only I knew him, but I had the privilege to play with him.
He will be missed.
Bill Welsh
M Schatz
May 4, 2011
I have known Frank for a long time. He always patted me on the back as he ushered at Holy Trinity and wished me well. So happy that he was there was us during our Masses. Best to you Barbara and to the rest of the family.
Richard and Sharon Bode
May 4, 2011
We worked with Frank in the tax counseling for the elderly program. He was a joy to be around. We will greatly miss him.
Jim Parker
May 4, 2011
I first meet Frank when I joined the Hedgehopper Flying Club in 1981 and I like to think that we have been good friends since. I will miss his smiling
face.
Glynda Crawford Begnel
May 4, 2011
I have many fond memories of Frank and the Davidson family on "Company" weekend campouts. I learned how to water ski on homemade skis behind his boat. Speaking in German, he would always ask if we knew how to speak German. I never knew why. After my father passed away, Frank would call periodically just to see how my family was doing. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Davidson family.
David Braeckel
May 4, 2011
On behalf of the entire Braeckel Family our deepest sympathies to all the Davidson family. We all have so many wonderful memories of your Dad. I'm going to miss my ushering with him at Holy Trinity (we had a lot of fun and laughs). God Bless you all!
Vicki Meyer
May 4, 2011
Frank's smile and laughter will always be remembered, he was a part of my childhood. My deepest condolences to the entire Davidson family.
Vicki Vienhage Meyer
JR Taylor
May 4, 2011
May God give you His peace that goes beyond understanding, and remember Phil. 4:13, I can do ALL things through Christ who is my strength.
Linda Sullivan
May 4, 2011
Thinking of you.
John (Rocky) Gambon
May 4, 2011
Words cannot explain how I enjoyed talking with Frank. He was also upbeat and friendly. He will be dearly missed.
Rob Voss
May 4, 2011
John 14:1-2 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms." Frank knew Jesus and God. I am sure he has a very nice room.
May 3, 2011
My father will be dearly missed, I loved him so much. Dee
Rich and Karin Johnson
May 3, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
The Staff of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home
May 4, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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