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Dorian Davidson Obituary
St. Joseph
June 12, 1949 - March 2, 2012
Dorian Jay Davidson, age 62, St. Joseph, MN, died Friday, March 2, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Jubilee Worship Center, St. Cloud, MN. Rev. Bruce Tessen will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Sawyer, ND.
Dorian was born June 12, 1949 in Minot, ND to Wallace and Ruth (Vix) Davidson. He graduated from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND. On June 24, 1978 Dorian was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Schreifels in St. Cloud, MN. He was employed by Miller Constrution from 1971 to 1990. In 1990 Dorian started DM Building Corporation, serving as President until 2011. His hobbies included, being an artist, fishing, hunting, classic cars, gardening, scuba diving, golf, skiing and snowmobiling.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth A. Davidson of St. Joseph, MN; sons, Ryan (Jessica) Davidson of Sartell, MN; Christopher Davidson of Littleton, CO; mother, Ruth E. Davidson of Minot, ND; brothers, Don (Oma) Davidson of Haines, OR; and Terry Davidson of Minot, ND.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Davidson, father-in-law, Aloys Schreifels, grandparents, Christian and Emelia Vix and Claude and Mabel Davidson.
Pallbearers will be Denise Brigham, Allen Bright, Gordon Hansmeier, Galen Kabe, Bill LeClaire, and Duan Westra. Honorary pallbearer is Jim Miller.
Memorials are preferred to Coborn Cancer Center - Infusion.
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Tom Youness
March 6, 2012
Sorry to see you go, Dorian. I'll never forget your generous offer, long ago, to help me through a tough time. It was very thoughtful and I'll always remember you for it. Thanks again, Buddy.
Mark Sniezek
March 5, 2012
Dorian....you'll always be remembered. You were an awesone and very concerning individual here on earth - watch over us from above and I look forward to the day that I get to see you again my friend!
Mike Bitzan
March 5, 2012
Dorian,
You've been a good friend both personally and professionally.
It's been my privilage to have known you!
Ruth, Ryan, and Chris. I'm in Florida until April 3, so I'll miss the memorial service.
You're in my prayers daily.
Dorian...you told me you were ready to meet Jesus. Enjoy your reward!
Diane Jenson
March 5, 2012
DoJay, although your life on this earth was short, they say it is what you did with that life that counts. You did good! I will miss you. God bless your memory.
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Larry Nelson
March 4, 2012
Dorian,
Although the time that God allowed us to get to know each other was short the resulting bond was strong. I will surely miss your laugh and wonderful outlook. At the same time I feel extremely blessed to have spent some time with you recently and know that your journey home will be on the wings of angels. You will certainly be missed for now .... but not forgotten ... and I look forward to when we will meet again.
Go with God my friend,
Larry
Kit Ferber
March 4, 2012
Ahhhhh, Do, I'm going to miss you. Your constant support for me was overwhelming. Ruthie, we need to make our get togethers a monthly routine! Love you guys!!!
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