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DUNCAN IRVINE DAVIS
Born: Dec 31, 1926
Date of Passing: Mar 14, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDUNCAN IRVINE DAVIS December 31, 1926 - March 14, 2018 Predeceased by his parents; sisters, Audrey and Doris; and granddaughter Darci. Left to mourn are his wife Blanche of 72 years; children, Judy (Brian), Sherry (Maurice), Danny (Cathy), Connie, Terry (Ann), Dale (Beverly); nine grandchildren and spouses; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Dunc was born, raised and educated in Saskatchewan. An ardent sportsman in hockey and baseball, both played and coached. He played the drums in several orchestras. He was employed by the CPR as an agent-operator for 21 years throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Following his days with the CPR, Dunc was employed with various companies until his retirement. Twenty-four years of accumulated army service. He conducted the master cadet program. He was the CO of three cadet corps. In 1956 Dunc became a legion member and was initiated in 1959 with the Masons. He is a past member of the Scottish Rite, Shrine, and Past Masters Association of Winnipeg. He received his 50 year medal in 2009 and 55 year bar in 2014. A past member of United Services Institute, Manitoba Gunner's Association and the RCEME Association. Duncan was very well known in his communities and always had a funny remark for all. He will be greatly missed by many. May he rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus. We salute you. Cremation has taken place. A masonic service of remembrance will be held at Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. (Confusion Corner), Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My family’s thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family and to whoever else had the privilege of meeting this good man. When growing up I remember Mr. Davis having his dog with him. He was always a kind man and always had a smile on his face! Rest in peace. - Posted by: Allard Rene (Allard/Davis ) on: Mar 26, 2018
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My condolences to the family. As a kid who hung out at the station, and later as a cadet, I always appreciated Dunc's friendliness and his joking manner. He was good to all of us as cadets and taught us much even if we didn't have complete uniforms, no rifles, and no blank ammunition for our cannon. I think he created our firewood shell that we used to practice loading the howitzer. Judy was a classmate until Dunc was transferred when we were in grade 10. Judy A. was my first school "girlfriend" although we never went on a real date. Do I remember accurately that Trudy Wiebe was always around? Every time I look at old pictures of Moosomin that feature the station, Dunc is the first person that I think of. - Posted by: Ivan Buehler (Friend & Classmate of Judy; Member of Moosomin Cadets; Bothersome kid at CPR Station) on: Mar 26, 2018
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I have know Dunc and the Davis family for many, many years as neighbours in Willow Park. Beautiful smile, great sense of humour, a lovely man all in all. He and Blanche will be so missed in our community. RIP Dunc. - Posted by: Elaine Stetina (Neighbour) on: Mar 26, 2018
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Dunc, as I knew him was a Whirlwind. He came to Beaver Lodge and revitalized it. He brought in several new members and really cared and showed it. Nothing seemed to slow him down. There are a lot of the Brethren who owe Dunc for what he did. As a former past Master, Dunc would give impromptu talks that later was given a name "The Dunc Tank!" He had an ability to simplify several topics and enlighten the lodge and make us laugh or stop and think. I left the lodge sadly after a divorce, the last time I spoke with Dunc was several years ago, he had demitted from Beaver and went elsewhere. Even in ill health he always made me laugh and stop and think. I will miss your laugh and kind nature. - Posted by: Ken Kowaluk (Friend) on: Mar 24, 2018
