We Remember
DAVIDSON, Roy
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Roy Davidson, age 82, passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on July 8, 2022 after a short illness. He was predeceased by his parents David and Sarah Davidson; his brothers David, Doug, and Gordon; his mother-in-law Marion; and brother-in-law Richard.
Roy is survived by his wife, Valerie Marion; his children Wayne (Diana), Russell (Karen), and Angie (Dale); and his stepchildren Nindy and Kim (Scott); grandchildren Maddie (Darragh), Lexy (Andrew), Ryland, Delaney, Spencer (Kate), Becca (Joel), Sage, and Sedona; and his great-grandchildren Declan, Maddox, Stassi, Ajax, McKinlee, Chloe, and Hailey; as well as his sister-in-law Carole; his nieces and nephews; and many younger people to whom he was their “Uncle Roy”.
Roy was born May 12, 1940, (a Mother’s Day gift) at St. Vincent’s hospital in Vancouver, BC. The youngest of the 4 boys, he grew up in south Vancouver and attended John Oliver High School. He met his longtime love Valerie at the age of 17, married her in June 1962, and they celebrated their 60th anniversary this year.
Roy began his plumbing apprenticeship shorty after getting married. He and his brother Gordon started Davidson Bros. Mechanical in 1976. They severed their partnership and Roy continued on his own until his boys were old enough to join him. He reluctantly retired, and the boys took over the business.
Roy and Val raised their family in New Westminster, BC and moved to Kelowna, BC in 1998 to join their BFFs Vern and Elaine, and to encourage Roy to retire. Golf was his passion and he achieved 3 holes in one, and this year he won “Club Championship First Flight” at their winter home (Portola Country Club) in Palm Desert.
Roy was larger than life and anyone that had the pleasure to have crossed his path was truly blessed. You would hear his booming laugh before you even saw him! His favourite thing to tell everyone was that “he was spending the first husband’s money”; now “Marion” gets to spend it!
A supporter of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and the Kelowna Food Bank, you would often find Roy downtown on his scooter with a 5 dollar bill in hand for a person in need. Roy was very grateful to the nurses on 6W and Dr. Penner for their kindness, and also to his many wonderful friends here in Kelowna and at Portola who enriched his life.
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So sorry to hear this Val. What a character…a little rough around the edges but such a big heart! You will have so many great memories! Ken Murray
Roy was one of my favorite residents at Centuria….he always made my day with his sense of humor and the way he truly cared about people. His laugh was one of a kind and I will miss him and never forget him.
Roy was one of a kind. He had a way of enveloping families. He made you feel special and loved..
He made sure everyone was treated fairly and with his boisterous humour, there was always some common sense to be offered. Love to you And your family Val. Valorie
So sorry Val and rest of family. We just heard the news today. Roy was one of our favourite characters ever. Certainly larger than life. . He never got off the phone without asking for an update on our kids.. Wonderful family man. It makes me smile just thinking of him.
Love to you all
Maureen and Gene
Our families deepest sympathy. In the early days one of my friends nicked named Roy The “Joker” His laugh was heard immediately when you were near him . Was definitely a good family man and fun being around..RIP “Joker” one of a kind for sure.
Our most sincere condolences to the Davidson family. Just thinking of Roy’s laugh makes us smile. Always enjoyed catching up with Roy at a Salmonbellies game- he was such a loyal supporter of the team. Very sad that the world has lost this bright spark. Thinking of you all.
We didn’t hear until this past Thursday, that Roy had passed away this summer..We send our belated condolences to Val and the family.
Roy was a great guy and a fun neighbour in the West End of New Westminster where we all lived. We remember him fondly! RIP.
I am heartbroken to hear of Roy’s passing. I had a dream about him last night. It brought back all the good memories of working with him through the years, first as an apprentice and then as a journeyman. A great mentor and friend I will dearly miss his raucous laughter echoing through the Pacific Centre as he laughed and joked with the employees and merchants. My love to all the family I will not forget what a great man Roy was.
A photo of Roy and Val from the 90s