Obituary of Timothy Davidson

BIOGRAPHY DAVIDSON - Timothy “Tim” Murray Davidson passed away at his home in Lloydminster, Alberta on Monday, October 19, 2009 at the age of 30 years. Tim will be sadly missed by his parents, Lawrence and Betty Ann of Lloydminster, three uncles: Gary and Georgette Murray of Red Deer; Roy and Judy Murray of Marwayne; Bob and Grace Murray of Lloydminster; three aunts: Mary Christiansen and Bruce Spencer of Kamloops BC; Ida Lynn Aloisio of Kitscoty; and Phyllis and Ron Mack of Salmon Arm, BC, as well as numerous other relatives. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Jim and Marie Davidson and Ben and Ida Murray, and by his uncle, Edward Vokins. The funeral service was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm, with Reverend Lyn Lamers officiating. The eulogy was given by Tim’s cousin, Dick Vokins. The hymns sung were: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You” and “ Jesus Loves Me”. The anthem, “On Eagles Wings” was sung by the Grace United Church choir. Accompanied on the organ by Irene Knowlson. The pallbearers were: Paul & Sheena Heise, Kent & Shelley Simpson, Troy & Krista Thiessen, Devon Mills & Lindsay Swan, Cale King, Tory Shiels, Alan Woo, Jaime Greenslade, Ashley Mahaffey and Angela Bysterveld. Interment took place in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. EULOGY - by Dick Vokins “Pebbles in the Pond” Those who knew Tim say he always had a grin on his face. He seemed to always be either up to something or planning something. Always friendly. Known by many to be a hard worker. Tim could be headstrong. He loved to accomplish things and wanted to excel at what he did. Tim loved music. He had a sense of rhythm. Tim was loyal to his friends. One of Tim’s baby sitters dropped him on his head when he was just a baby. A friend said, “That was just the beginning. Tim wound up on his head a lot. We had to pick him up and get him on his feet often.” Tim was early getting his independence. Betty Ann mentioned that Tim was not yet two years old and hadn’t spent much time outside. Cold day in October, short sleeve little shirt on and out Tim goes. He was part way downtown, going to see his dad. Betty Ann was just having a quick shower, only taking 10 minutes, Tim got outside and away he went. Marilyn Mann intercepted him and brought him back. Tim grew up early and was always a leader at sports. From the biggest and tallest on the soccer team to track and field, Tim excelled. Tim always had many Track and Field ribbons. Cale, one of Tim’s friends, tried so hard to beat Tim at running but never could. Tim was always faster. The memory that stands out in Cale’s mind is the first time he ever beat Tim. For Cale, that was a hilite. He can describe the event in great detail. Always go for gold, Tim would. Jamie remembered Tim’s loyal friendship. She recalls wanting to ride her bike into town from her home, 12 miles south, to see her boyfriend. Tim rode his bike out half way to meet her and then accompanied her the rest of the way into town. They were only in Grade 6 at the time. Jamie spent time at Tim’s house and felt like that was her second home. Tim was a loyal friend to you, also be a loyal friend to others. Tyler remembers being with the group of friends in elementary school and the start of Jr. High school but had to leave for 3 years. When he returned the group of friends had moved on without him. He didn’t know if he would fit back in with them or not. Tim approached him and made sure he was included again. Tim took the initiative to make Tyler feel included. Lets make sure we act like Tim and make others feel included. Tim enjoyed humor, practical jokes and having fun. Jason remembered times when Tim played practical jokes on him. Booby trapping his hard hat with a “Stinking” banana or putting a ring of grease around the inside. Sometimes his pranks got him in trouble but he didn’t mean any harm with them. We can all see the grin and twinkle that Tim had. That spark that gave him his distinctive personality. Lets make sure we all enjoy a little humor with our friends. Tory remembered Tim shooting hoops. Always shooting hoops from his back yard to the basketball courts. Tim was one of the best shooters. Tory remembers Tim being good at all sports. Always doing his best. Make sure we all do our best at what we put our hands to. Paul remembers growing up with Tim. Running home after school, getting an ice cream cone at Tim’s house, watching t.v. Riding bikes out to Blackfoot trout pond, fishing all day, playing ping pong at Tim’s house. Paul remembers Tim as a good friend. For some people, good friends are hard to find. Always remember to be a good friend. Shelley remembers Tim assuring her that he would make sure Kent got home safe. He would be the designated driver. He cared that she was looked after and didn’t worry. Tim would look after that. Make sure you always look out for the needs of others. Tim also helped Shelley and Kent move in. He helped with the fence, helped with the sod, helped wherever he could. He helped others as often as he could. His intentions to help were admired by his friends. Always remember to lend a helping hand. Ashley remembers Tim’s good heart. He seemed to become a part of the families that he touched. Ashley remembers Tim as being genuine. She also remembers that Tim would always try to protect his friends. If they were going to get into trouble, Tim would take the blame. He would protect them by standing in harms way. Lets make sure others can say the same thing about us. Tim’s friends remember the times at the cabin. Laughter, food and fun. He loved to have fun with his friends. No matter what Tim did, he did it 100%. Tim was always polite, Tim always helped others, Tim was always full of energy, Tim was always proud. Tim was devoted to his friends. Tim will be sadly missed by those who knew him best. As each one of us is not an island unto ourselves, so Tim as well. He touched us all in different ways. We have memories that we can laugh at and cry at. We have thoughts and feelings, lessons learned, words spoken, activities we worked at together, interaction, love, anger, and the list could go on and on. We interact with each other as pebbles in a pond. Drop a pebble in and the ripples touch each other. Tim was like that. He laughed, cried, hoped and dreamed and through all the happenings of his life he touched us. We will be different because of the time we spent around him. Lawrence and Betty Ann would like you to have a pebble in memory of Tim. Let the interaction he had with you be a positive influence. Remember him the way he would want to be remembered. Until the pebble drops into the pond, it makes no ripples. Let Tim’s ripples be felt in you. Remember him for the good times. CARD OF THANKS Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude to all who came together and supported us in the loss of our son, Tim. We thank the RCMP officers, the Rescue Squad, the ambulance attendants and Victim’s Services for their promptness and compassion. Thanks to Dr. Ray Rogers for his assistance and concern for us. Our thanks to our minister, Lyn Lamers for her visits to our home and for conducting such a meaningful funeral service, to the organist, Irene Knowlson and to the choir for their wonderful music. We extend out eternal gratitude to Dick Vokins for spending time with our family and friends and for putting together the eulogy that captured Tim’s personality and good qualities. To the pallbearers - you were all Tim’s friends, supporting him in life and in his death. Thank you! You were all “our kids” and still are. To the ladies who prepared and served the luncheon after the service, and to the choir for the delicious family supper you provided, we offer our deepest appreciation. To Glenn and Dave McCaw and staff of McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., who, in spite of their own grief, extended to us such compassion, consideration and comfort, we express our love and gratitude. To our many friends and relatives who surrounded us with love and prayers, and who visited us, phoned, brought food, flowers, cards and donations, and who gave us hugs, we are humbled and most grateful. It is at times like this that make us realize just how blessed we are. Thank you for reminding us. God bless you all. Lawrence & Betty Ann Davidson and our extended families. Donations in memory of Tim may be made to the charity of the donors choice.