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Drew Alan Davey

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Drew Davey Obituary

DAVEY, DREW ALAN Drew Alan Davey. Elementary school teacher for Douglas County Schools for 25 years. Father of Sarah & Elizabeth. Son of Maybelle & Howard. Brother of Dana & Dawn. Memorial Service for family and invited friends Friday, 1:00 P.M., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Public Celebration of Drew's Life, Friday, 6:00 P.M. Thunder Ridge High School, 1991 Wildcat Reserve Pkwy. Highlands Ranch. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Drew Davey Memorial Fund, c/o Northridge Elementary, 555 Southpark Road, Highlands Ranch, 80126.

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Published by Denver Post from Jul. 27 to Jul. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Drew Davey

17 Entries

Trenton Smith

August 2, 2005

I am so shocked at the loss of Mr. Davey. He was my 6th grade math teacher and I loved the fun way he taught math such as the "Dolly Parton fraction" and the way he would get the classes attention by smacking the yard sticks over desks. He was truly a great teacher and I will miss him. My family would also like to express the heartfelt condolences to Mr. Davey's family, our thoughts are prayers are with them. Trent Smith and Family

Kimberly Lenda

August 1, 2005

I just heard today of Mr. Davey's passing. (Funny how I still refer to him as "Mr. Davey", as if he were still my teacher!) A friend of mine who I have known since second grade, and who was in Mr. Davey's 6th grade class with me about eight years ago, heard the news from a neighbor and friend who works at Northridge Elementary. I was the first person she called, and during this phone call, after the initial shock, we began to recall humorous stories from Mr. Davey's class. It's amazing how much we remember - math help, spelling tests, and even our 'Hobbit' play. A few years into High School I stopped by Northridge, and the first person I visited was Mr. Davey. I, and all of those whose lives' he has touched over the years, will miss his humor, his ability to talk to you as a human being, not some young kid, and his incredible teaching skills. My heart goes out to his family. Rest assured that he has been a powerful influence on many people, old and young, and that he will never be forgotten.

Vici Houton

August 1, 2005

To the Davey Family,

I had the privelege of working with Drew for several years at Northridge. My son, Robbie Houton, had him as a teacher in 1997/98. I was impressed by the rapport Mr. Davey had with all his students. I got to see these relationships over the years and the magic was there every year with his students. My favorite yearly ritual of Mr. Davey's was his study of "The Hobbit". I am so glad that so many kids were introduced to that book by Drew. He was a wonderful teacher and will be sorely missed at Northridge and by everyone who knew him. I am glad I had the chance to get to know him. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Genevieve Barbour

July 31, 2005

Mr. Davey was by far the best teacher I had ever had. I was so shocked when I heard the news of his passing. I wish that I could have told him how much he shapped my life befor he passed, but I had no idea he was sick, or even close to death. Class was always a joy for me, I think he's the one who first lit my love for school. We'd play games like football, and when I'd come to understand the rules it would make me feel so special becuase I'd understand how real football worked. He's games weren't just for fun, they educated us in ways that seemed fun to us. He was a wonderful man and I'll miss him so much. He was too young, too great to leave us now.

Paul, Clare, Bethany & Ben Navin

July 29, 2005

To the family of Mr. Davey,

We are so shocked at the loss of Mr. Davey. Our daughter was in his math class 2 years ago and my son is currently a 6th grader at Northridge. I am so sorry that my son will not have the opportunity to experience Mr. Davey and his math class. When I saw him at back-to-school night I told him how glad the rumors of his retirement weren't true. I told him I hoped he return for at least one more year so that Ben could learn to enjoy and excel at math the way so many others have experienced. He has touched so many and influenced hundreds - make that thousands of kids lives and has had such a profound difference in their education, careers and lives. He truly knew how to touch a kids life and create the desire to learn a subject like math. My daughters math grades are a tribute to his ability as she says " to explain something that seemed very complex in such a simple way". We have a close friend who was part of the first class to graduate from Northridge who now after college and a professional career remembers him as the best teacher he ever had. We're hearing lots of those stories now. As we go through life we all hope that we can leave some mark - Mr. Davey is someone who truly left foot prints and will always be remembered for the way he helped our kids learn. I pray for the rest of the 6th grade team as they look to fill the gap left by his death. We hope heaven has lots of yard sticks!

Carl Lopatin

July 28, 2005

In addition to being a teacher, Drew Davey also drove airport shuttle vans part-time on weekends and during the summer, etc. I know I speak for a lot of people who knew him from this aspect of his life when I state how shocked and saddened we were to hear of his passing. He was always very quiet and dignified, and I'm sure the people who rode in his van were treated with respect and courtesy. My most sincere sympathies to his Dad and family from me - and all the shuttle people.

Allie Robke

July 28, 2005

My brother and I both had Mr. Davey as a 6th grade teacher. The fact that he can never teach again was a very hard blow to both of us. Mr. Davey was the kind of teacher who influenced both our lives and gave us full support while becoming young adults. I wish that more kids would have been able to experience his class before he passed away. I personally thought of him as wonderful support and adult rolemodel. He will be extremely missed and I wish more than anything that I could have shown him what kind of person I had become and what I would do in my future. I think he would like to know that he help shape me into the individual I have become and hopefully he would be proud as well.

Jane (Boevingloh) Owen

July 28, 2005

Everyone who knew Drew knew what a gifted and incredible person he was. I am very saddend at this sudden passing. I was a 6th grade teacher with Drew from 1986-1994. He was a great teacher, teammate and friend. The kids loved him but the staff loved him as well. He was and always will be a special person in our hearts. He will be missed by one and all.

Drew had a rapport with kids that was very special. They knew he cared and they knew they were safe with him. He had the abilility to do anything in life that he wanted. He stayed with teaching because he knew that's where he belonged and the kids knew it too. I am sure he will be missed by many students and staff. My special condolences to all of you.

I would also like to express heartfelt condolences to Drew's family. We saw Drew in one special light and I am sure you saw him in other ways. I remember especially how he would talk about Sara and Lizzie and how much he loved them. He got a special look on his face then. I know the girls are grown now but I hope they can cherish the love he carried for them always.

Jane (Boevingloh) Owen

Angelica Lopez

July 28, 2005

Drew was a man of few words, but when he spoke he always had something very profound to say. We had some wonderful conversations. He was a very knowledgeable teacher and friend. I learned a lot about teaching and reaching children from him. I will truly miss him. His presence will always be felt. It is with great affection that I say "Good-bye Drew".

Larry Terrell

July 28, 2005

Drew will be sorely missed by the many he came in contact with throughout the years. I have known Drew for many years and he was always noble and honest.

Jessica Conly

July 28, 2005

Drew Davey was a wonderful man. He loved his family, friends, and students. I've read the stories about how he taught his students. But for me I heard his version of the stories. He got a kick out of playing spank the bunny and his mind riddles. He truly had a great time teaching.

He not only loved teaching but his mother, father, and children were inspiration to him. When he talked to them on the phone he reminded me of a kid. He so adored them and loved helping them.

I am so unbelievely sad now but I know that he is now happy, safe, and healthly. For that I thank God.

I will miss and love you forever Drew.

Stephanie Wood

July 28, 2005

Mr. Davey was my teacher in 2004. He was always so funny and made math a lot eaiser for me. I remember if someone wasn't paying attention he would slap a yard stick on their desk. It even caught my attention. I had no idea that he was sick or would even die soon. The last time I saw him was on my sixth grade graduation. My other two teachers were both really sad when they heard the news. They were really good friends with Mr. Davey. Mr. Davey was my favorite of pretty much the whole school. I wrote him a page in school telling him why he was my favorite teacher. I miss hom very much. He used to always play games with us in class instead of doing work. If we won we would get some candy or a soda. He wouldn't make us do work if mainly he didn't feel like teaching it. He was a great teacher and made everything so much fun. I think that's why everybody liked him. Even the kids who weren't even in his class yet. I know a lot of people were looking forward to having him in sixth grade. I know I was. From kindergarten to fourth grade I was on B-track at my school. I was so excited because I knew Mr. Davey was on B-track. So when I got into sixth grade I would get him, but then my sister got into the gifted program at our school. So I had to move to the same track she was on. D-track. I was so mad. I thought I wasn't going to be able to have Mr. Davey anymore. But then some of my friends told me that in sixth grade we would have diferent teachers for different subjects. I was so happy that atleast I would get Mr. Davey for one class. I am so surprised that Mr. Davey died. I wish he was still here. But like my friend said, when he died hopefully it was either not painful or just fast, so if there was any pain he wouldn't feel it for long. I miss you so so much Mr. Davey, but I hope you are happy up in heaven.

Linda Brand

July 27, 2005

Drew Davey will be deeply missed. As a teaching assistant who spent some time in his classroom, I can truly say that I learned more math in his classroom than I did in high school or college. Drew was a gifted teacher and knew how to reach out to others. I'll miss him.

Jessie Wood

July 27, 2005

Mr.Davey was a great person. I never got the chance to have him for a teacher, but I knew that he was always nice to you and helped you when you needed help. My sister had him as a teacher and she always thought that he was a great teacher. When me and my sister were little we were always looking forward to having him for a teacher. My sister was so happy when she heard that he was her teacher. I wish I could of had the chance of having him as a teacher. When I heard that he had passed away I was very sad because I knew that a great person had left. I will never forget Mr.Davey and how he was such a great person.

Alex Jones

July 27, 2005

Mr. Davey. There is so much to be said about him. I had him as a 6th grade math teacher, and one of the best teachers I have ever had!

6th grade was a rough year for me. I had problems with friends and I was nervous about middle school. Mr. Davey gave me a silver lining to hold onto that year. That lining was a sense of humor.

Math was my least favorite subject, but during the year, I looked forward to it every day! Mr. Davey made math an absolute blast! From slamming rulers onto the desks, to talking in a monotone and suddenly adding extreme emphasis to a sentance, just so he could wake us up! Math class was a blast! Because of Mr. Davey I now enjoy advanced math.

My heart broke when I found out her passed away. I couldn't bear to make myself believe that such a great guy had passed on. Mr. Davey was both a great teacher, a great man, and a great friend. He will truely be missed.

Sue Cunningham

July 27, 2005

On behalf of Robbie's family we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Davey family at this time of sorrow. We pour our hearts out to all of you.

Jessica (Gutman) Schultz

July 27, 2005

I am a former student of Mr. Davey's---he was my 5th grade teacher, in 1987.

Mr. Davey being selected as your teacher was an awesome event, it meant that the coolest teacher was going to be yours. It meant that you were 'IN'. The stories of "recesa-Annie" (the CPR doll that lived in his closet) and the jarred pig fetus (the fear that he might make you leave it on your desk for the day) or the warm fuzzies (pom-pom's in many colors that when earned could be traded in for prizes or if very lucky--as I was, traded in for a lunch with him) the fantastic readings he did from'The Hobbit'and the open invitation to the "Davey's Rules" four-square game.

I was so blessed for that one school-year, where I belonged to him. Mr. Davey was the first male teacher I had ever had, and the experience came at just the perfect time. In fifth grade you are about 10 years old and this time was expecially hard for me. I had so many feelings and emotions going on at that time. I was developing into a young woman and I hated it. I had no support at home from my father and missed having that kind of validation. Mr. Davey saw something in me that was worth his time and care---to that point I didn't know it was within me. I felt comfortable to tell him everything I was thinking and feeling. It was his words and smile that let me know I was as important and smart and beautiful in this new phase of my being. He acted in the father role that my own didn't (or wouldn't)---he listened and encouraged and smiled at me when I came in the door in the morning and sent us out at the end of the day with strength and confidence.

I will miss him and my heart breaks that this wonderful man will no longer be teaching his strength and gentle care to those that need someone like him. I am so thankful that I have been blessed to know Mr. Davey and I pray that he knows how much I love him and thank him for his life and gift.

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