DENNIS J. DAVIDSON
April 23, 1942 ˜ January 10, 2019
Dennis Davidson, 76, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born April 23, 1942 in Sacramento, CA along with his twin brother, Daniel to David and Lucy Westwood and was later raised by Charles Davidson after his father’s death.
Dennis graduated from C.K. McClatchy H.S. and attended Sacramento State College. Both Dennis and Daniel were outstanding athletes in Track and Field and Cross Country gaining school records and hall of fame recognition.
Professionally, Dennis was a social worker for Child Protective Services (CA) and also worked as a Corrections Officer for the State of California’s Prison System.
He and his family moved to Washington State in 1987 and in 1988 he went to work for Clark County Animal Control where he retired in 2009.
Dennis will be remembered by his family as a lifelong S.F. 49er fan, an animal lover and advocate, a fan of very bright and colorful shirts and his love of terrible jokes and puns. He enjoyed bowling, reading, watching basketball and football games (college and pro) and playing pinochle.
Dennis is survived by his children: Diane Bastian, Jordan Davidson, Stephanie Lee, Jennifer Lee, David Lee and Nicole (Brett) Brothers; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers, Daniel (Karen) Davidson and Raymond; sisters, Sylvia, Madi and Corinne; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Mickie Davidson.
There will be a private family memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SW Washington Humane Society in his name.
Arrangements under the care of Davies Cremation & Burial Services.
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To the family of Dennis Davidson. We send our sympathy and our respects and our love and kindness to all of you. Our sorrows go out to your hearts. He will be missed very much. We loved him very much even though he was miles away. He was in our hearts and prayers. Love cousin Jesse and cousin Leslie Dias
Leslie Dias
January 25, 2019
A truly patient, wonderful man who made a tough job so much easier to endure. I will always cherish him as a leader and father figure. He had so many great stories and historical facts about Vancouver. I loved listening to him.
Jennene Maitland
January 24, 2019
I worked with Dennis for many years in Animal Control & he was such a great co-worker! I loved listening to his stories about growing up & the various things he endoured! He had extreme patience, treated me like a daughter & my kids like his own grandkids! Dennis, you will be greatly missed!
Mary Liddle
January 21, 2019
Dennis was one of the first people I met when I started working with him at Animal Control, he was always kind and funny and treated me like a daughter. It was truly and honor to work with him and to call him my friend.
Adrienne powers
January 20, 2019
Trish
January 20, 2019
I am proud to call Dennis my mentor and my friend. I will forever cherish his patients and all that he taught me as a new ACO
Trisha Kraff
January 20, 2019
It is with heavy I write this. I will miss my twin forever. We were friends as well as brothers. Loved you, Bro
Dan Davidson
January 20, 2019
a friend & brother in law, for 55 years,treasure the good memories, he will be missed.
karen davidson
January 20, 2019
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