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Horsrof Davidian Obituary
April 28, 1927 - November 4, 2023
Fresno, California - Fresno's Armenian Town history was enriched with the birth of HORSROF "Horace" DAVID DAVIDIAN on April 28, 1927. Horsrof embraced the gospel message of Jesus and committed his life to Him on April 28, 1961. Today he is in the eternal care of his Savior. REJOICE!!
Horace joined the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific during World War II. Fabulous travels to many parts of the US to attend the USS Natrona APA 214 reunions were treasured.
On June 25, 1949, Horace married Dolores Boghosian. They have been married 74 years. Horace was the proprietor of a Horace's Mobile Service at Ventura & Van Ness when gas prices were 16 cents a gal. Gas was filled, tires and oil were checked, windows cleaned while customer relaxed in their car. In 1953 Horace entered the field of electronics repair and sales.
Horace's awesome culinary talents were loving used by the Boy's Club, church groups, and numerous social gatherings. Being the chief cook for his fishing buddies at Eagle Lake was a crowning point in his life.
Horace is survived by his wife, Dolores Davidian; daughter Breena (Terry) McKenna; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Proceeding Horsrof in death was son, Douglas Davidian; Lucylle Haroutunian, sister-in-law; Peter Boghosian, brother-in-law.
Private services were held.
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Irwin Chow
December 8, 2023
Dear Dolores: I have fond memories of our early residency at London Commons in the mid-70's-having friendship with you and Horace was a great start raising our first-born. Horace's help and support went a long way to remembering you two. Rest In Peace, Horace. Irwin
BREENA DAVIDIAN
November 23, 2023
I LOVE YOU DAD...YOU WERE THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD! I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE NO LONGER SUFFERING! IT WAS SO HARD TO WATCH YOU SUFFER!! YOU WERE AN AMAZING FATHER WHO'S LOVE WAS BIGGER THAN THIS WORLD! YOU WERE A WORLD WAR II VET AND YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOU DID FOR ME! I'LL BE LOOKING FOR YOU WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN...LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH XOX
Daniel Shabaglian
November 20, 2023
So very grateful for you, Horace! We grieve but not like those who have no hope!
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