Lester Davidson
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Lester Davidson, 71, carpenter, restoration contractor, construction inspector, artist, genealogist, and preservationist, of Glenmoore and Moorhead Manor, Naples, Florida, died on Friday, October 29, 2010, at the Neighborhood Hospice Center, West Chester.
He was the loving husband of Jane L. S. Davidson (Smoker) to whom he was married at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren on April 1, 1961, and they shared 49 years together.
Born in Unicoi, Tennessee on August 7, 1939, he was the son of Charles “Pete” Fairfax and Lydia McCoury Davidson. Except for a few years, he lived in Chester County his entire life. He is an Isle of Islay native son of the bards for the Lords of the Isles in Scotland. He is the great-great-great-great grandson of Malcolm McCoury, Deputy Quartermaster General for General George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
He was a 1958 graduate of Octorara Area High School and attended Spring Garden Institute and Temple University. While a teenager he raced motorcycles and was Pennsylvania’s 1959 motorcycle dirt track champion.
As a foreman in the 1960s he constructed the original industrial buildings on Boot Road, Downingtown, using state of the art forms from Chicago, and all of the foundations in Marchwood, Lionville. In 1972 he was shop steward for construction of Exton Square Mall. Other regional projects included Lukens’ electric furnace, Chester’s high rise buildings, Limerick Nuclear Generating Station, and numerous bridges, to name a few. His interest in local history led him to establish a business in restoration and rehabilitation that specialized in log and masonry houses. He is credited with saving the Woodward 1826 Drovers Inn in West Bradford. Concurrently, he was Wallace Township’s Zoning Officer. Later he did construction inspections for Ambric, Inc.
Lester created the Scottish Heritage Festival at Springton Manor Farm in the 1980s and was an integral part of History Day Camp for the Chester County Parks and Recreation Department and Industrial Heritage Day at Nottingham County Park. He was Executive Secretary of the Scottish Historic and Research Society of the Delaware Valley.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Coatesville and the Glenmoore Fire Company. He loved to travel in the United States and Europe to research his ancestral roots.
Lester is survived by his wife, mother and children, daughter, Christina of Glenside, son, Randy and Sharon Davidson of Wagontown, two grandsons, Hunter and Blaise Davidson, a step-grandson, John Rodgers, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 10:30 am from the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 South 17th Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Thursday evening at the church from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and also Friday morning from 9:00 am to the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Oxford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Chester County Historic Preservation Network, P. O. Box 174, West Chester, PA 19381 or the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd at the above address.
Services have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Jane I am so sorry to learn
Jane
I am so sorry to learn of lester's death. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time.
THANK YOU
Good morning, Lynn,
On behalf of the family please accept our appreciation for your caring thoughts at this difficult time. The love, support and prayers, which has been overwhelming, have sustained us as the children and I attempt to adjust our lives without Lester.
Always a friend,
Jane
Our Condolences
To Jane and all the Davidson family -
We are shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. It was just too soon. How fortunate you all are to have had Lester Davidson by your side supporting your family and the community throughout the years. We shall always remember that almost everywhere that Jane went, Lester was either right there or not too far behind! Fortunately, his heritage will continue through the next generations, and you have a great deal to be proud of. Please know that we will be thinking of you, and yours, in the coming days and weeks and wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Peter C. Brown and Joanne C. Brown, Phoenixville, PA.
THANK YOU
Good evening, Peter and Joanne,
You have always been there for our family. Once again, your love and support contributed to our collective inner strength as our family members attempted to cope with Lester's very unexpected death. Thank you for thinking about us.
Always a friend,
Jane L. S. Davidson
Dear Jane, Our thoughts and
Dear Jane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. We know that you are strong and will always remember Lester, but that you will return to your good work and that your friends and family will always be with you to support you in all you do.
Much love,
Polly and Sam
THANK YOU
Good evening, Polly and Sam,
Your smile is always a welcome sight as I enter the sanctuary of physical therapy's swimming pool. The current transition of living without Lester plus adjusting to a new physical therapy location along with therapy routine changes and alterations is monumental. Your mentoring advice has been very helpful and much appreciated. See you in the water.
Always a friend,
Jane
Dear Jane, Tina, Randy and
Dear Jane, Tina, Randy and Lydia.
Our condolences to the entire family. Lester was a loving and kind individual. He made us laugh. We will all miss him; however, we know that he is now in the hands of his heavenly father and being taken good care of. May God keep all of you in his hands during this difficult time.
THANK YOU
Good evening, Shelly and Jerry,
Shelly, I have known you almost as long as I knew Lester. Separately and together, we have seen a substantial amount of life pass before our eyes. Once again, you and Jerry were there for not only me but for the children too. We really appreciated your visits and supportive hugs when Lester became ill. The situation was overwhelming and you helped to ease the pain.
Love,
Jane
Dear Jane & Family, We want
Dear Jane & Family,
We want you to know that we are praying & thinking of you as you grieve the loss of Lester. Hang on to the good memories. May God be your comfort & strength in the days ahead. (Gene's yongest sister)
THANK YOU
Good evening Rick and Mim,
It was so thoughtful of you to extend your condolences to our family. I haven't seen you in several years. Your kind words and caring thoughts will support our family as we try to live our daily lives without a son, a husband, a father and a Paw-Paw. Lester's Mother is ninety-one years old. Thank you again.
Always a friend,
Jane
condolences
Dear Jane,
I didn't hear unto Friday noon. I'm sorry I didn't express my condolences in person, but received the message from my sister at noon.
My prayers are with you and my the Lord be with and sustain you.
Iris Dowling
THANK YOU
Good evening, Iris,
Please accept our family's appreciation for your condolences even though you could not be present for the funeral. Iris, your kind words are just as important. You have been a faithful volunteer for Upper Oxford Township and it has been a pleasure working with you.
Always a friend,
Jane
Loss
I am so sad for the loss of Lester. I met him once but heard stories from Christina often. He was a man of action and numerous times Christina would tell me that her Dad was coming over to fix something for her.
I am praying for the family. When comfort is needed the loving arms of our Lord Jesus is there to give you peace in this very difficult time of loss.
Love to all.
Kim
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