David William Dick Davidson was born in Independence, Missouri on Oct. 5, 1936 to Marcus Leonard and Ocean Runyon Dick. He grew up on a farm with his older brother Bob and younger sister Barbara where he learned a great work ethic. They rode their pony through the woods and across the stream to the one-room school house near their home. He later graduated from Smithville High School where he was on the student council and FFA, was football co-captain, did track and field, and was in the Glee Club. David also earned his associate degree in forestry services. He always loved interacting with others and was loved by everyone. He was baptized with his family into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was 17 years old. He and his family met weekly in the small Liberty branch in a room owned by the Lyons Club and later the branch was moved to the house over the Liberty Jail. He was the first missionary to serve from Liberty and served in the Northern California Mission, where he met his future wife, Joyce Louise Peila. Through a series of letters, they fell in love and became engaged. They were married in the Manti, Utah temple on July 16, 1960. Shortly after they were married he served in the United States Army from 1960-63. He was stationed in Germany when the Berlin Wall went up and during the Cuban missile crisis. He was very proud to serve his country. David and Joyce lifes adventures took them to many places. They made their homes in Missouri, California, Idaho, and Utah where he mostly worked in sales. David retired from R.C. Willey in 2005. David loved the outdoors. He would take his family camping, hiking, and fishing. In the last few years of his life, he would spend his time on the back porch watching the birds from his rocking chair. He was a natural athlete and loved sports of all kinds especially if his kids were involved. His family was so important to him and he loved every one of them. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many church callings. One of his favorites being an ordinance worker in the Ogden temple. David passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Victor and Marjorie Peila, his brother Bob, his baby sister Francis, his brother-in-law Jim, and his niece Jeanie. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; his children Denise (Roger) Lee, Lisa (Kory) Collier, Michael Davidson, Sallie (Chris) Hislop, Kevin (Stacy) Davidson, and Jeff (Lucy) Davidson; his sister Barbara (Perry) Murphy; 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren: Austin, Mariluz, and Sofia; Kelli, Dave, Jade, and Jaina; Kristen, Nate, Jordyn, Addison, and Oliver; Travis, Lyndsie, and Bentley; Jared; Caden, Jamie, and Clarity; Shane, Heather, and Parker; Ethan; Tyson; Keegan; Sydney; Jake; Maggie; Cooper; Allie; Brandon; Makayla; Alicia; Cade; Tate; Cole; and Jude. Two more will be making their appearance in January. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 8, 2018, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Stone Creek Ward located at 3628 S. 2700 W. West Haven. There will also be a viewing at Leavitts Mortuary on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 PM. The family would like to thank their Stone Creek Ward family for their love and support, as well as Davids many loving caregivers from Davita Dialysis Farr West, Access Home Care and Hospice, and especially Chase Bradley. Visitation Information Date: Thursday, June 7, 2018 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Leavitt's Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street , , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Service Information Date: Friday, June 8, 2018 Time: 11:00 am - L.D.S. Stone Creek Ward Address: 3828 S. 2700 W. West Haven, | Map Cemetery Information Date: Friday, June 8, 2018 Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park Address: 836 36th Street, , Ogden, UT, | Map