Ivan "Ike" Davidson
December 04, 2014
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Ivan “Ike” Davidson, 82, passed away December 4, 2014. Services will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.
Ike was born on August 21, 1932 to Lola (Steele) and Frank Davidson in Riverside, IA. He grew up primarily in Davenport and then Des Moines. He attended Davenport and Roosevelt High Schools and then the Milwaukee School of Engineering before joining the Air Force in 1952 and served during the Korean War. After the service he worked as a sales engineer in the electric motor industry until 1963 when he started I.L. Davidson Co., and later Davidson Sales Co. of Daytona Beach, FL. Ike and his wife, Joan enjoyed an extensive amount of travel, and were active in industry associations, and attending various functions.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Joan; his daughters, Gayle and Mary Davidson; step-daughters, Shelley Scott and Tracy Lukavsky; brother, Jack (Judy) Davidson; and sister, Suzie (Jerry) Stanton. Ike was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Michael Davidson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Wendy Heck
12/12/2014
So sorry to learn of Ike's death. Though it has been many years since we gathered at the family farm for one of Irene's wonderful meals, I will always remember his ready smile and welcoming nature.
Mike Hickman
12/08/2014
Ike was a Friend and one of the nicest people I have ever had the opportunity and pleasure to meet. Ike you will be missed but never forgotten.
Richard Parker
12/07/2014
I served with Ike at George AFB, CA in 1954. He was barracks chief and we were friends. He owned an LP record player which he would loan me to play my classical records, which I sometimes think saved my "sanity". Great guy. The world needs more like him!
Jennifer Bidler
12/07/2014
I worked with Ivan through Randstad at ADP. He was such a sweet, dear man. He was always amiable, thoughtful and friendly. He was always ready to visit and impart wisdom to the younger set. He will be greatly missed. My deepest and most sincere sympathies on your loss.
Rosie DeSio
12/05/2014
I feel as if I am a better person because I knew Ike. He was genuinely kind and thoughtful. It was always a pleasure when Ike and Josie could join us in our family celebrations. My love to everyone of you.
Mynde Auch
12/05/2014
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Ivan was such a sweet man. I worked at ADP with him and he was always smiling and kind. May you find a way to remain strong through the upcoming days. God Bless!