Davison, Don E., 88, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Thurs. Oct. 22, 2015 in Wichita. Don was born on Jan. 16, 1927 in Butler County, Kansas the son of Victor Earl and Crystal (Wilson) Davison. Don and Shirley (Hayden) were united in marriage for 31 years from their union was born their son Rick. Don and Nancy (Mann) Davison were united in marriage on Aug. 1, 1980 in Wichita. Together they celebrated 35 years of marriage. Don served in the United States Army during World War II. Don received a Bachelor’s degree from Wichita University and his master’s degree from Emporia Teachers College. Don started his teaching and coaching career in 1942 and retired from Jardine Middle School, Wichita, in 1985. After retiring from his teaching career Don worked at Clapp Golf Course on the grounds crew. Don was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Max, Gene and Kent Davison, granddaughter, Allison Love. Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy of Wichita, children, Rick (Debbie) Davison of McPherson, KS, Jeff (Lynne) Love of Maryland, Linda (Woody) Woodward of Kansas City, MO, Brad (Lisa) Love of Leawood, KS, brothers, Jimmy, Larry (Shirley), Jerry (Virginia), Charles and Gary Davison, sisters, Faye (Tom) Neill, Kay (Keith) Hill, sister-in-law, Paulette Davison, grandchildren, Darci (Bryan) Weiser, Ryne (Sara) Davison both of McPherson, Steven Love, Kelly (Alex) Roberts, Andrew Woodward, Zachary Love and 3 great-grandchildren, Paxton, Adelyn and Kali and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Don will be 10am on Fri. Oct. 30, 2015 at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita. Inurnment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas. Memorials have been established to the Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, 7529 E. 10th Cr. N., Wichita, KS 67206.
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