Hugh Joel Davidson

Hugh Joel Davidson Born November 16, 1931 to Joel and Elberta Davidson of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Monday July 29, 2013. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School where he was a star full back and swimmer. Hugh married his loving wife of 64 years, Janice Buxton of Plainwell, MI. He was a master electrician for the UpJohn Company from 1951 – 1986. Upon retirement, his life began “in full”. He and Janice played golf and traveled, volunteered with North Country Trails and built a second home, the cabin, in Munsing, Michigan. The Cabin was his respite, he would spend hours sitting in his man cave, hiking, biking, conserving the land and enjoying the woods. While visiting the cabin, one could always find Hugh – just follow the sound of his humming or whistling. Hugh is survived by his wife, Janice and his children Dennis and Carol Davidson (Mpls, MN), Luanne and Melvin Valkner (Kalamazoo, MI) and Rebecca and Dick Pasman (Paw Paw, MI); his grandchildren Joel (Erin) Valkner, Matthew (Romelle) Davidson, Emily (Jason) Groth, Keren Valkner, Eric (Piper, Fiancée) Pasman, and Lezley (Nico) Davidson-Lingg; his great grandson Gideon Groth; a sister, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are a sister and grandson. He has left a legacy of nature lovers. Family and Friends will forever smile when they remember Hugh (aka the Chief). He was a perpetual practical joker and with his wicked sense of humor could weave unbelievable tall tales. Visitation is Monday, August 5th from 4-7 PM at the family home. A private memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Timothy Seeber of Zion Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Hugh may be made to Southern Care Hospice, Pretty Lake Camp (Scholarship Program) http://www.prettylakecamp.org/support/donate/ or a Nature Conservancy of your choice. Arrangements by Parchment-Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East G Avenue, Parchment, MI 49004. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net