Obituary of David Harold Davidner

At home on Thursday, June 13, 2019 surrounded by family in London, Ontario. Born in Saskatoon on September 10, 1917. The most significant event in David's long life was his courageous participation as a Flight Lieutenant in the R.C.A.F. in World War II. Saved by a parachute when shot down over Germany in 1942 he was a proud member of the Caterpillar Club. He met his wife Gwen when he was posted to England and they became engaged while he was a prisoner of war. They married on May 16, 1945. Bravely ending dialysis he said "deciding to die was like a bomber raid. Flying into the night he did not know what would happen. He thought he could manage one more flight." Predeceased by his wife Gwen Mitzman in 1995. He leaves behind children Cheryl (Rod) McKellar, Gail Davidner and Lesley De Pauw; Grandchildren Jessica (Peter) Milhausen, Hugh (Kendl) McKellar and great-grandchildren Jack, Pierce, Clare, Adler & Wynn and many loving nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Restmount Cemetery, Oxford St. W., London, on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the Elements Lounge at Richmond Woods Retirement Village, 180 North Centre Rd., London. Special thanks to Dr. Kortas and the dialysis team as well as the palliative care team. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dialysis Unit at Victoria Hospital through the LHSC Foundation. Logan Funeral Home, (519) 433-6181, entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca Services: Service Date Friday, June 14, 2019 Service Time 10:00 a.m. Service Location Graveside Service at Restmount Cemetery, London, Ontario Burial Date Friday, June 14, 2019 Burial Time 10:00 a.m. Burial Location Restmount Cemetery, London, Ontario Requested Charity Dialysis Unit at Victoria Hospital - c/o L.H.S. Foundation