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HAROLD ARTHUR DAVIS M.D.

HAROLD ARTHUR DAVIS M.D. obituary

HAROLD DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, HAROLD ARTHUR M.D. Captain Medical Corps U.S.N. Harold was born October 19th, 1920 in Staunton, VA, and died after a long siege of illness. He attended VMI and graduated from George Washington University with his M.D. from it's medical school. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater. After the war he was in private practice but was called back into service for the Korean War. Upon retirement, he was last on the Hospital Ship Haven. He worked as the senior physician for San Diego city school district. He and his wife pursued interest in archaeology on a "dig" in Caeserea, Israel. They both were active in the continued studies program at the UCSD Institute for continued learning. This interest led to many foreign trips with other members from continued studies. Harold and his wife Mary (Jordan) were married for 70 years. He leaves behind his wife, sons, Gary (Karen), Steven (Kris) and Rob. Grandson Erik (Robyn) and great-grand-daugh-ters, Allysa and Mariah. Harold will be cremated and his ashes spread at sea. No service or memorial is planned at this time.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 22, 2012.

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Chaplain Stephen and Teresa Zachary

July 27, 2012

We want to express our deepest condolences to Mr. Davis' wife Mary and his children and grandchildren. What an amazing testimony of love to have spent 70 years together! We also wish to thank and honor him for his years of service to our country in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War- what a legacy of honor to leave! We owe such a debt to those who have invested their lives protecting our freedom. Praying that God will comfort your hearts and grant you peace in His presence as you remember him with love.

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