David Davidchik

Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. John McClean, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 15, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. Burial will be at a later date in Van Alstyne, Texas. David Davidchik was born on January 6, 1930 in Sherman, Texas to Buelah and Zackery Davidchik. He married JoAnne Brown on June 8, 1954 in Van Alstyne, Texas. He served in the National Guard Reserve and was a member of Kiwanis Club in Canyon. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Canyon and served as president of the Pathfinders Sunday School Class. He believed one of life's highest treasures was participating in mission trips to Guatemala, China, Russia, and Zimbabwe. His business interests included Gibson Discount Centers and real estate, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, and bridge. David was the last of ten siblings. David is survived by his wife, JoAnne, of the home; three daughters, Davolyn Davidchik, of Amarillo, Laurie Cooke and husband, Jay, of Richardson, and Keri Beth Cleavinger and husband, John, of Canyon; and five grandchildren, Chandler Walters, Christin Porter, Chase Cooke, and Colt and Jake Cleavinger. The family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church, 1818 4th Avenue, Canyon, Texas 79015, or a favorite charity.