Funeral Notice submitted by Bill Gerry ('71)

Gerald Brennen "Bren" Davison ('70)

Thursday, 07 Aug 2003 Whidbey News Times Whidbey WA

Gerald Brennen Davison, 53, died Aug. 7, 2003, at
Careage of Whidbey from complications of heart failure.
Jerry, as his friends knew him, was born Sept. 20,
1949, in Pasco, to Gerald W. and Caroline Brennen
Davison. Jerry was raised in Richland and graduated
from Richland High School in 1971. Jerry went on to
North Seattle Community College, receiving his
associates of arts degree in food service. He began 
his career as a chef in Seattle and then on to the 
Tri-Cities area. In 1988, Jerry moved to Oak Harbor. 
He was employed as a chef for McDonald's Restaurants 
at both the Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island Naval Air 
Station facilities. Jerry Davison was an active member 
of First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor. He 
was often involved in cooking for the youth group at 
church. He was a very enthusiastic Mariners fan, 
enjoyed hunting and fishing in past years and enjoyed 
helping other disabled persons.
    Each year he participated in the cancer walk in Oak 
Harbor. Jerry is survived by his father and stepmother, 
Jerry and Genevieve Davison of Oak Harbor; and by his 
mother, Caroline Ameden of Camano Island. One brother, 
Gregory W. Davison of Kirkland, and one sister Nancy 
Harbour of Anchorage, AK, also survive him.
    Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, 
Aug. 14, at First United Methodist Church of Oak 
Harbor. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist 
Church of Oak Harbor, Touch of Faith Signing Choir. 
    Cremation was held with private family internment
to follow at a later date. Arrangements are under the 
direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor. This 
obituary is on-line at http://burley.plan4ever.com