David Davies

David L. Davies Born July 5, 1926 in Illinois. Died at home on Telegraph Hill March 17, 2012 at age of 85 of lung cancer. Early employment included the American President Line (shipping) and Shell Chemical (advertising) until he created his own company the "Americana Calendar Co." which produce a highly successful calendar for over twenty years. That, plus real estate management, occupied his time through 2002. Member of the Board of the American Federation of Arts (NYC) for fifteen years. Was an avid collector of Americana and served on the Board of the American Folk Art Museum (NYC) for over twenty years. At his request there will be no service or memorial. No flowers or check in lieu. Survived by Jack Weeden, his life partner of 45 years. They were married in New York City December 13, 2011.