DAVIDSON – It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Brent Lee Davidson. Brent passed away at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at the age of 57 years. Brent was the first born to Douglas and Margarett Davidson on March 30th, 1960 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. He grew up with 2 sisters, Gaylene and Colleen as well as his Uncle Darrel, who was more his brother and definitely his best friend. Brent spent his youth in and around Lampman, Kenosee Lake and Estevan, until 1975, when his mom, dad and sisters moved to Brooks, Alberta. Uncle Darrel followed shortly thereafter. Brent married the love of his life, Sheryl Galbraith, on April 6th, 1985 and together they had Dustin Nathaniel on March 15th, 1988. Brent went to work in the oil patch in 1977 working in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Texas. April 14th, 1988 a tragic work accident left him a paraplegic, but alive. Brent being Brent, someone who always played the cards he was dealt, moved forward in life with Sheryl and son Dustin. With his motto being “Breath In, Breath Out, Move On“ he continued to enjoy spending time with family and friends, be it modified snowmobiling, traveling, hill climbs, fishing, playing cards and games as well as going to as many races as possible in Estevan and Minot North, Dakota. Brent returned to work dispatching in the oilfield in about 1992, then in 1994 he became part owner of New Wave Marine Ltd., until 1998. He then followed his heart and returned to the oil patch with Cansco, until complications from his accident forced him to retire in 2009. Brent was predeceased by his father Douglas (2007), granddad Nat Davidson (1999), grandma Edna Davidson (2008), grandfather (Daddy Frank) Frank Thompson (1992), grandmother Leana Thompson (2002) as well as his uncle Darrel Davidson (1995) and Darrel’s wife Karen (2006). Brent is survived by Sheryl; their son Dustin; Mother Margarett Davidson; sisters Gaylene and Colleen (Bud Roguski); niece Brittany, nephew Brady along with extended family and friends in Saskatchewan and in the United States. At Brent’s request there will be no funeral, but a Farewell Gathering on March 23rd from 2-4pm at 911 – 2nd Ave West, Brooks. Interment will be in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens in Estevan, Saskatchewan at a later date.
Cremation is entrusted to Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium in Brooks.
