WILLIAM DAVISON

William T. Davison LCDR (RET) William "Bill" Thomas Davison, born September 22, 1922, passed away on June 1, 2012, at age 89. He was born and raised in Melrose, MA before joining the Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 59 years, Elsie, in 2003. He served 26 years in the Navy, stationed around the US and Japan, finally retiring to the Richmond Highlands/ Shoreline area and then to the Wandering Creek/Bothell area. In 2007, he moved to Patriot's Landing in DuPont. The family would like to thank the Kare House in Lakewood for their excellent and loving care of Bill during his last few weeks. He is survived by his sister Virginia Hall (Clyde) of Sherman, TX, his son Bill of Phoenix, AZ, his daughter Nancy Gardner of Lakewood, six grandchildren, Annette Dugan, Craig (Amber) Gardner, Bill (Jennifer) Gardner, Jennifer Gardner, Brent (Holly) Davison, and Tyler Davison, and four great-grandchildren, Zachary and Shawn Davison, and Everett and Warren Gardner. A family memorial will be held on June 24th at his daughter's house. Arrangements by New Tacoma Cemeteries & Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.newtacoma.com.