Thomas Franklin Davidson, 74, died April 19, 2006.

He was born July 26, 1931, in Wenatchee; a son of Russell Bruce and Bessie Davidson.

He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Davidson was a special education teacher. He had an imprint on many kids, he loved those, when others did not. Teaching brought him great joy. He moved to Whidbey Island 28 years ago from Mountlake Terrace.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his brother, Bruce (Betty); two daughters, Sandra Coultas (Bill) and Pamela Hottel; one son, Scott Davidson; three stepsons, Howard Loss, Bob Loss (Tami) and Glen Loss; two step-daughters, Linda Wester (Chuck) and Meg Smith (Rodger); and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service for Mr. Davidson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Visser Funeral Home in Langley. Interment will be in the Bayview Cemetery.