Dan H. Davidson
Former Austin, Texas, city manager Dan H. Davidson, passed away June 6, 2007, surrounded by his family in Austin, Texas, at the age of 72.
Dan was born August 6, 1934, in Panhandle, Texas, to Hurshell and Kathryn Davidson and grew up in Clayton, New Mexico. While attending the University of New Mexico, he met his wife Phyllis. He then volunteered for a two-year stint with the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1959.
Dan worked as a city planner in San Antonio, Texas, for two years, then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, for a position as deputy city manager. In 1969, he moved to Austin for a similar position, and in 1972 was appointed Austin city manager. He received three awards for management development, energy conservation and environmental programs, and development of programs for the handicapped.
After nine years as Austin city manager and 22 total years in municipal management, Davidson enjoyed a successful career in the private sector. He held many positions outside of his professional career, including past president of the Rotary Club of Austin, chairman of the Building Committee for the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, past president of the Boy Scouts Capitol Area Council and past director of the Austin area Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, business partner, Christian and friend.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis; brother Artie Davidson and wife Judy; sister Kitty Pagett; five children Mike Davidson, Dana Rocco and husband Mickey, Doug Davidson and wife Debbie, Jeff Davidson and Matt Davidson; grandchildren Blake, Amy, Michelle and Scott Davidson, Anthony and Nicolas Rocco, Angela and Jason Blair; and special family friend Nancy Schnell.
Funeral services were held Friday mowing June 8 at Northwest, Hills United Methodist in Church in Austin, followed by a private graveside service.
Published in the "Union County Leader" Clayton, New Mexico June 11, 2007
Former Austin, Texas, city manager Dan H. Davidson, passed away June 6, 2007, surrounded by his family in Austin, Texas, at the age of 72.
Dan was born August 6, 1934, in Panhandle, Texas, to Hurshell and Kathryn Davidson and grew up in Clayton, New Mexico. While attending the University of New Mexico, he met his wife Phyllis. He then volunteered for a two-year stint with the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1959.
Dan worked as a city planner in San Antonio, Texas, for two years, then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, for a position as deputy city manager. In 1969, he moved to Austin for a similar position, and in 1972 was appointed Austin city manager. He received three awards for management development, energy conservation and environmental programs, and development of programs for the handicapped.
After nine years as Austin city manager and 22 total years in municipal management, Davidson enjoyed a successful career in the private sector. He held many positions outside of his professional career, including past president of the Rotary Club of Austin, chairman of the Building Committee for the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, past president of the Boy Scouts Capitol Area Council and past director of the Austin area Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, business partner, Christian and friend.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis; brother Artie Davidson and wife Judy; sister Kitty Pagett; five children Mike Davidson, Dana Rocco and husband Mickey, Doug Davidson and wife Debbie, Jeff Davidson and Matt Davidson; grandchildren Blake, Amy, Michelle and Scott Davidson, Anthony and Nicolas Rocco, Angela and Jason Blair; and special family friend Nancy Schnell.
Funeral services were held Friday mowing June 8 at Northwest, Hills United Methodist in Church in Austin, followed by a private graveside service.
Published in the "Union County Leader" Clayton, New Mexico June 11, 2007
Dan H. Davidson
Former Austin, Texas, city manager Dan H. Davidson, passed away June 6, 2007, surrounded by his family in Austin, Texas, at the age of 72.
Dan was born August 6, 1934, in Panhandle, Texas, to Hurshell and Kathryn Davidson and grew up in Clayton, New Mexico. While attending the University of New Mexico, he met his wife Phyllis. He then volunteered for a two-year stint with the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1959.
Dan worked as a city planner in San Antonio, Texas, for two years, then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, for a position as deputy city manager. In 1969, he moved to Austin for a similar position, and in 1972 was appointed Austin city manager. He received three awards for management development, energy conservation and environmental programs, and development of programs for the handicapped.
After nine years as Austin city manager and 22 total years in municipal management, Davidson enjoyed a successful career in the private sector. He held many positions outside of his professional career, including past president of the Rotary Club of Austin, chairman of the Building Committee for the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, past president of the Boy Scouts Capitol Area Council and past director of the Austin area Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, business partner, Christian and friend.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis; brother Artie Davidson and wife Judy; sister Kitty Pagett; five children Mike Davidson, Dana Rocco and husband Mickey, Doug Davidson and wife Debbie, Jeff Davidson and Matt Davidson; grandchildren Blake, Amy, Michelle and Scott Davidson, Anthony and Nicolas Rocco, Angela and Jason Blair; and special family friend Nancy Schnell.
Funeral services were held Friday mowing June 8 at Northwest, Hills United Methodist in Church in Austin, followed by a private graveside service.
Published in the "Union County Leader" Clayton, New Mexico June 11, 2007
Former Austin, Texas, city manager Dan H. Davidson, passed away June 6, 2007, surrounded by his family in Austin, Texas, at the age of 72.
Dan was born August 6, 1934, in Panhandle, Texas, to Hurshell and Kathryn Davidson and grew up in Clayton, New Mexico. While attending the University of New Mexico, he met his wife Phyllis. He then volunteered for a two-year stint with the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1959.
Dan worked as a city planner in San Antonio, Texas, for two years, then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, for a position as deputy city manager. In 1969, he moved to Austin for a similar position, and in 1972 was appointed Austin city manager. He received three awards for management development, energy conservation and environmental programs, and development of programs for the handicapped.
After nine years as Austin city manager and 22 total years in municipal management, Davidson enjoyed a successful career in the private sector. He held many positions outside of his professional career, including past president of the Rotary Club of Austin, chairman of the Building Committee for the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, past president of the Boy Scouts Capitol Area Council and past director of the Austin area Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, business partner, Christian and friend.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis; brother Artie Davidson and wife Judy; sister Kitty Pagett; five children Mike Davidson, Dana Rocco and husband Mickey, Doug Davidson and wife Debbie, Jeff Davidson and Matt Davidson; grandchildren Blake, Amy, Michelle and Scott Davidson, Anthony and Nicolas Rocco, Angela and Jason Blair; and special family friend Nancy Schnell.
Funeral services were held Friday mowing June 8 at Northwest, Hills United Methodist in Church in Austin, followed by a private graveside service.
Published in the "Union County Leader" Clayton, New Mexico June 11, 2007
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