Wally Davidson
With heavy hearts, the family of Wallace (Wally) Glen Davidson, announces his passing with his family by his side on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Wally was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend. Born on September 20, 1946 in Atikokan, he was the son of the late Albert Davidson and Doris Fisher.
Wally was the youngest of six children (Bobby, Bruce, Jim, Peggy, and Allan), and spent his younger years growing up on White Street, in Atikokan. Wally married Linda in 1966 and had their first daughter, Shannon, in 1968. While living in Thunder Bay, during Linda’s university years, Wally delivered milk, with Shannon in a milk cart, eating kielbasa, by his side. They later moved to Haarala Lane when their son Blake was born in 1974. Wally worked for the township for many years, starting at the Atikokan Arena driving the Zamboni before moving on to the sewer truck, and then finally moving up to superintendent for numerous years before retiring.
In his younger years, Wally enjoyed playing broomball, hockey, and lob ball. He was an excellent athlete and even in his older years he loved to show off his hand stands in the middle of the coffee table to his grandkids.
The last twenty or so years, Wally spent loving his beautiful wife, Shelley. His adoration for Shelley was obvious to everyone; he loved her more than life itself. Wally and Shelley married in a simple, loving ceremony at Little Falls on September 27, 2014, with immediate family by their side. Their favourite past time was spending time with their children, grandchildren, and precious great grandchildren.
Those who knew Wally, knew he would do anything for them. He was a kind and caring man who expected nothing from anyone, yet would abundantly give to those in need. He will be forever missed.
Wally is survived by his wife, Shelley, his children, Jenn Howie (Jeff), Shannon Davidson-George (Tuffy), Blake Davidson (Alyssa), Jenn Wasney (Justin), grandchildren Erika (Brock), Alex, Cayleigh, Jordyn, Ben, and Sawyer; and great granddaughters Kodi-Jo, Hayden, and Navy, who were the light of his life. He is also survived by his brothers, Bobby and Jim (Nancy); sister Rita; mother-in-law Bev (Brian), sister-in-law Debbie, brothers-in-law Scott and Angus, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Wally was pre-deceased by his parents, brothers Allan, Bruce, and sister Peggy; his first wife Linda; son Cody Wasney; nephew Doug Moffat; and sister in law Cecilia.
Family and friends gathered October 21 for a service held at the Legion in Atikokan.
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