Carl Davison Obituary

Trish & Brittany,

Many years have passed since Carl and the two of you were a special part of our everyday lives. I remember Carl as a devoted, loving, father. Brittany would light up like a firefly whenever Daddy came to pick her up. She was so delighted to see him, and so proud of him. I have a longlasting image in my mind of Carl holding Brittany in his arms, standing on the deck, looking out at Pikes Peak. I don't know what they were chatting about in that moment, but I am sure of a beautiful father - daughter bond that I believe will be a part of Brittany forever. I am so saddened by this loss. I will keep you both in my prayers. May God's love comfort you in this time of sorrow and loss.

I found out today about your loss. My sincerest heart-felt sympathies go out to Carl's family. Please know you will be in my prayers. I knew Carl from Bob Young's Cabaret. Carl was a person of great stature and I am truly blessed to have been able to share part of his life.

Oh, God I just heard. This is a terrible loss. My thoughts are with Carl's family and friends. I worked with Carl at Pfizer in California, and always admired his wit, candor and sharp insights. On top of everything else, he no doubt helped at least one medical company advance its work enough to get closer to a cure for cancer and a host of other killers that take away our friends much too soon.

Carl,



I met you in a professional capacity, and you became a treasured colleague. You shared your expertise, your time and your spirit!! I learned a lot from you, and appreciated you for your talent. Keep doing what you do in Heaven!!!



Althea Goodison-Orr

Hey Carl, It wasn't enough, the time we had together. We talked and laughed. We played games and walked, and hiked or ran together. Skipping down the road just for the fun of it is one of my fondest memories with you. It just wasn't enough. I miss you already and I will through the years to come. I am glad to have had you for my friend.

To Trish and Brittany,

Carl was instrumental 20 years ago in helping me and my family work through several crises. He was always very compassionate and patient and provided a place for us to come for guidance and hope that we could resolve our issues.

He will be misssed greatly and we extend our condolences to you both and wish you the best in the future.



Terry Jones

I am still in disbelief....but I know it's true. I guess I just want it not to be true. There are too many things I could say/write....but I can only say right now that he was my friend, my best friend, my best man, and really much more than a friend to me, probably more like a brother. I feel a big hole in my heart opening up and I don't want it to, but every time I think about calling, writing, or talking with him.....it's there....so, I can't deny it.



I am clinging to the hope and faith that Jesus, the Spirit, and God the father has welcomed him into a glorious new beginning and home of peace, love, and harmony that only the Lord will provide. And, I feel and know that my own brother and Carl are smiling at us all and are right there with us, despite the transformation, whenever we think about them and even when we aren't.



My deepest love, empathy, feelings, and blesssings go out to Yvette, Trish, Brittany, his mom and dad, his brother, and all of his friends and acquaintences that are a part of his beautiful life.



Love and peace,

Susan and I are saddened beyond words by what we learned, just today. So may what we write here remember—no, celebrate—you Carl, as we knew you and love you. Because there are no words for the sadness. We can only write about the happiness you brought.



Who helped me through the most difficult time in my career? You did, Carl. Who taught me to wear Western boots with a suit? You did, Carl. Who always met me for breakfast at the Old Town Guest House in Colorado Springs? You did, Carl. Who wanted the chord-voicing he heard me use on a Hammond B-3, while jamming together (when you were so far beyond me musically and technically)? You did, my friend. Who cared enough about my family to come to margarita night and play gin rummy with my Mom, when he didn’t even drink? You did, my dear, dear friend Carl.



Who? Who? Who? No one. No one. No one. No one will ever replace you, Carl. I miss you, my friend. May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep the hearts and minds of all of us who love you, through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Philippians 4:7)

Yvette... though it isn't much, please know that I am so sorry for your loss and I wish I were closer to help you through this. I was SO excited when you found such a great man and partner and that you were happy. It is terrible to let go of those we love, but remember it is THAT love that stays with us and makes us stronger, better people. Carl had so much to teach and share with everyone, we were all blessed to have the time to know him when we did. Brittany, Trish... my sincere condolences to you both - and thank you for being Yvette's Colorado family!

The first thing I noticed about Carl when he came into our organization was his eyes. Not because they were beautiful, though they were, but because they were truly windows into his soul. He looked at us all with a deep compassion and a clear sight about our struggles, and was willing to tell the truth in a kind but transforming way. I knew I was dealing with an extraordinary person. Over the next months, we began to investigate the synergy between our respective world views, and were in the process of co-creating a book that blended our renaissance approaches to life and business. I'll miss his insights, his humor, and his depth and breadth of talent, but more than that, I will miss the friendship we had only begun to explore. I hold his family in my prayers as they move through this transition.

We knew Carl personally and professionally for eight years and learned to appreciate his insights, wit and love for life. He was the last one to play the piano at our home and he did so beautifully. We are sorry, my friend that you left us so soon, but hope that you are indeed in a better place, all knowing and at peace.

A brief friendship,

Yet deep grief at his loss:

A testimony to this special man.

Although I only knew Carl for a short period of time, I can say that I became acquainted with a very nice and compassionate man. Carl provided a lot of great advice that will always be remembered. His passing is truly a loss and I know he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

Sincerely,

Carl will be missed by all of us who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

I wrote a poem for his 49th birthday and was unable to get it framed and to him. I'd like to share that here.

Carl - A giant among men, not necessarily in stature but, talent, word and pen. With a mere touch of his hand melodious tunes rang out. Songs of a fathers love that penitrated the heart and soul, to jazzy toe tapping tunes that chased away ones woes. He lended comfort to strangers and sound counsel to family and friends. It was the man he had become that made it an honor to know and love him.

I remember Carl from his days at UCCS. He worked with my mother and that is how I met him. He gave me some great advice: to always be positive and things will happen for you. He was always cheerful and helped so many people. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

My best memories of Carl were his marvelous Scott Joplin tunes and others when he was at Bob Young's Caberet Melodrama in Cascade, CO. We lived within a couple of houses and attended often. Carl was so very nice as a person and very gifted. My condolences to all the family.

Carl's passing is not only a loss for your family, but for all those that he had come in contact with. Our Leadership Team worked with Carl closely for a short time period, but he gave us insight and wisdom that will serve us throughout our careers. We ask that God provide your family comfort during this time period.



Tom Campbell, Rachelle Willette, Darren Stam, Lori Schoonover, and Mike McGlynn (sanofi-aventis CV RML Team)

CARL WAS A DYNAMIC, CHARISMATIC INDIVIDUAL. HE LIVED HIS LIFE PASSIONATELY AND WITH COMPASSION FOR THOSE AROUND HIM. HE WILL REMAIN WITH US IN OUR HEARTS.

Trish & Brittany -- I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope that the memorial service on Saturday helped bring some closure to what must have been a very difficult period in your lives.

TO CARL DAVISON'S BROTHER CHARLES .....YOUR'RE THE BEST AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DESERVE MY HEARTFELT SORROW ....

SINCERLY

LAMAR

May you find comfort in the memories shared of time with Carl and live life with the passion and commitment that he shared with others.

Anyone who knew Carl was truly blessed, just to have been in his presence. It was my privilege to have known such a kind, compassionate person. Peace, my friend...

Brittany - You were always the light of your dad's life. I will always remember the way his eyes lit up and appeared to dance when he talked about you. Your dad touched so many people with his music, his warmth and his intensity. I am so sorry he left this world so soon - he had so many plans and so much to offer. He was a wonderful friend.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I was deeply saddened to read about Carl's passing. We go back to the days when he was performing at Bob Young's cabaret in Cascade, CO. Our deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved this fine gentleman. No more pain and suffering! The angels in Heaven are surely rejoicing.



Sincerely,

Winfield Pate and Family

Carl impacted so many people in so many ways. He will be missed.

It was my distinct pleasure to have had Dr. Davison as a professor for a class on Diversity last October, the last class he was able to teach. Not only was he a riviting teacher, but his love of life and for people in general were so evident, which made the class that much more intriguing. Through his leadership, he gave me the courage to find my voice and speak out, to be myself, and to value the differences in others as a gift from God. He was an inspiration. May God's peace and blessings be with those he so dearly loved and left behind.

Robin Newman