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Dean Winfred Davison

Birth	:	24 Oct 1918 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Dec 2018 Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Eldora City Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3613014, -93.0876999
Description	:	Dean Winfred Davison, 100, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Eldora, passed into eternity on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Bickford Assisted Living in Clinton, Iowa. He was under the loving care of staff, Hospice services, and family members. Burial in the Eldora Cemetery with military honors performed by the Eldora American Legion Walter – Sayer Post #182. Dean called Eldora home and had been a resident there for 89 years, before living in Clinton the past five years. In lieu of flowers, he would appreciate any memorials to be sent to the Eldora United Methodist Church... Read More	Dean Winfred Davison, 100, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Eldora, passed into eternity on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Bickford Assisted Living in Clinton, Iowa. He was under the loving care of staff, Hospice services, and family members. Burial in the Eldora Cemetery with military honors performed by the Eldora American Legion Walter – Sayer Post #182. Dean called Eldora home and had been a resident there for 89 years, before living in Clinton the past five years. In lieu of flowers, he would appreciate any memorials to be sent to the Eldora United Methodist Church or to the Hardin County Historical Society. His life began on October 24, 1918, when he was born at 1400 Dean Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa, to Paul Thompson and Ruby Winifred (Gates) Davison. Their home was located across from the Iowa State Capital, where his father and grandfather were both employed. In February 1925, the family moved to Eldora, since his father was assigned the position of custodian of the newly opened Pine Lake State Park. Dean and his brothers spent much of their growing up years working at the park, clearing trails, planting and cutting down trees, assisting with construction projects, and other maintenance tasks. He attended school in Eldora from kindergarten through high school, receiving academic honors, and graduating with the Class of 1937. Dean worked as a farm hand, then as assistant manager of the bowling alley in Eldora, and later managed a bowling alley in Humboldt, IA. He owned a produce station in Eldora, before being drafted into the Army during WWII. After receiving his training in the states, Dean worked as an airplane mechanic in England; later, he was sent to Europe to prepare the planes to transport troops back home. The Davison Brothers Construction Company began when he and his brothers returned from military service. It later became known as Davison Brothers Builders Supply, when Dean formed a partnership with his brother Clyde, offering a complete line of lumber, hardware, and other construction materials. They were in business serving the Eldora area for over 63 years, selling the lumberyard in 2008, just before his 90th birthday. Highlights of Dean's life include marrying his dear, devoted wife, Ruth Ellen Baker, on March 31, 1951. It was at this time he took courses in drafting and building at Iowa State College. He designed the plans and blueprints, and built their brick home at 1902 14th Ave. They became the parents of three children, George (Anna) Davison, Kenneth (Dawn) Davison, and Elizabeth (Paul) Hopkins, and the grandparents of five grandchildren, Wesley Paul Davison, Emet George Davison, Douglas Baker Davison, Carolyn Ruth (Josh) Kester, and Nathan Dean Hopkins. In their later years, Dean and Ruth enjoyed traveling to parts of Europe and China. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Dean is survived by his youngest brother, Warren (Marilyn) of Mason City, sister-in-law Dorothy Davison of Eldora, and several nieces and nephews. Ruth, his wife of 56 years, died on September 19, 2007. His brothers and their wives who have gone before him include Paul (Esther) Davison, Bob (Lela) Davison, and Clyde Davison. Dean was an active member of Eldora United Methodist Church and had set up a scholarship in memory of his mother, Ruby, over 40 years ago. He also was a member of the American Legion for over 56 years. Source: Creps-Abels Funeral Home, Eldora, Iowa

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Dean Winfred Davison's memorial is located at: Eldora City Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin County, USA.
When did Dean Winfred Davison death?
Dean Winfred Davison death on 17 Dec 2018 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dean Winfred Davison's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3613014
Longitude: -93.0876999

Family Members:

Parent

Paul Thompson Davison

(1895 - 1970)

Ruby Winifred Gates Davison

(1894 - 1957)

Spouse

Ruth Ellen Baker Davison

(1928 - 2007)

Siblings

Paul Edward Davison

(1915 - 1990)

Adelbert Lee “Bob” Davison

(1916 - 2010)

Clyde Arthur Davison

(1921 - 2010)

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