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Davidson, James
James Davidson
After living a wonderful life, filled with love of family and friends, where every opportunity to make the world a better place was taken, James Davidson, beloved husband, brother, uncle, father and grandfather, left us for his next great adventure on March 28 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents Norma Lawson, Robert Lawson, and his brother Oakly Davidson. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Davidson, brothers Dennis Davidson, David Lawson, Scott Lawson; the next generation: Joe Shaver, Aimee Shaver, Susanne Quagliata, Andrew Quagliata; grandchildren: Avery Shaver, Thalia Shaver, Grace Quagliata, and Sloan Quagliata, and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was born in Dearborn, Michigan and grew up in the Niagara Falls/Pekin area. He attended Geneseo University and upon graduation served in the US Army. When he returned from active duty, he began his amazing 35 year science teaching career at Rush Henrietta High School, teaching physics and chemistry. Jim’s gift was instilling his passion for learning and love of physics in his students. He had a profound impact on many students and after retiring, he served as a mentor for science student teachers at the University of Rochester. One of his greatest joys after retiring was his frequent ‘chance encounters’ wherever he went with a “former student” who greeted him with, “Hi, Mr. D.” Now on their own with a successful career and family, saying, “you changed my life, thank you.”
Jim was a man of abundant enthusiasm for his family, his friends, and his career. He loved hunting and fishing with his friends, family and golfing with his many loving friends at Wildwood Country Club.
Most of all, he was a devoted family man. He found being a ‘Baba’ to be the light of his life. He enjoyed nothing more than doing science experiments with his grandchildren and going to their music and dance recitals, soccer games, family gatherings, and family vacations.
His gift to all of us was his love, his laugh, and never faltering joy in spending time with family. He will be deeply missed, but we know he will always be with us in our hearts.
Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to Serenity House of Victor, Victor, NY or Victor/ Farmington Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Victor, NY.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Jim’s life held at Wildwood Country Club, Rush, NY on May 5 from 1:00-3:00.
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9 responses to “Davidson, James”
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Our thoughts & prayers are with his family
Gen Mancuso Den Lopresto -
Julie,Susanne,Joe and families
Jim will be remembered with much love. His infectious smile and sense of humor will be missed.
Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Love and prayers
Nancy Delameter -
I am so grateful to have known Mr. D. he was one of the most gifted teachers I have ever had. I will always remember him with fondness and admiration. A great loss-but his teachings will live on forever.
“Stop and smell the roses! “ -Mr. D
In sympathy,
Harlan -
Marie and I just found out about Jim’s passing. He certainly was a character and I always kiddingly referred to him as “chicken legs” as his legs were like toothpicks.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Julie as well as to the rest of the families.
God bless. -
I’ve known Jimmy, and we’ve been friends for about 35 years. We met on the driving range at Wildwood. I think I remember at least 3 convertible Porsches in that time…all red! We hung out together, golfed more rounds than most, caught a Bills game, fished for bass via canoe..(he always caught the biggest)… and hit the woods a few times hunting. He was great fun to just be around as we had similar interests in life.
Jim and Julie joined us many times for date night and chit-chat. His favorite gourmet meal was pizza! Jim was always super friendly and always had time for his physics graduates when he would meet them around town or on the golf course. He really cared for his students both in high school and after graduation.
In his senior years Jim was very tied to his grandchildren and use to talk about them all the time, I could tell he loved them dearly. ….That treehouse wasn’t an easy build.
Jim will be missed……..love and prayers to the family.
Greg & Claudia
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‘Mr. D Sir’ truly had a profound impact on the arc of my life. His palpable passion for physics rubbed off on me and lead me to a career in teaching physics in exemplary ways as he had done. I can’t think of anyone other than my own brother who had a greater impact instilling a love a science in me that lead me to who I am now. Well done Jim. I am so sad to see you go
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To Julie and Family,
I truly remember Jim as the definition of “he was a gentleman and a scholar” look it up his picture will be there!
Love,
Debbie -
I am so thankful to have seen Jim for a catch up chat at last year’s HS reunion. Had not seen him in 60+ years. It was wonderful to see what a good person he had grown into.
I am sad for his family, but glad they had him for a dad, grandfather, husband, brother and friend.
Love, Pat
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Dear Julie,
Your beloved husband Jim was a wonderful friend and a beautiful soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. We know that no words can express how sorry we are for your loss. I will always cherish the memories I have of Jim and time spent with him during our years as classmates at Niagara Wheatfield High School and visits with him at our Class of 62 Reunions. May the love of family and friends bring you and your family all comfort and peace during this difficult time. We send you our love and will keep Jim and you in our thoughts and prayers. Bless You All, Don & Diane Wadsworth
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