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John McDavid Obituary
DR. JOHN RUSSELL MCDAVID
1943 - August 26, 2020
Dr. John Russell McDavid passed on August 26 of this year in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Dottie, their two children Wendy Meyer and Brett McDavid, four grandchildren, and his sisters Sally McDavid of Illinois and Lee McDavid of Vermont. Born to Fred and Dorothy in 1943 in Springfield, IL, Russell graduated from the University of Denver, got his Master's at Bradley University, and his Doctorate of Education at Indiana University. He began his career in public school education in Peoria, Illinois. He moved with his family to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1982, where he was the principal at Sproul Jr. High, principal at Janitell Jr. High, principal at Widefield High School, then moved to the central office for the school district and retired as the assistant superintendent for the Widefield School District. Russell was a great lover of fishing and camping in the great Colorado outdoors, traveling by train and model railroading. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Colorado Trout Unlimited, coloradotu.org. You may visit www.allnuttftcollins.com to share memories or leave a message of condolence for the family.
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Sharon Samuels Reed
August 30, 2020
I think of Dr. McDavid often with great fondness as he was the one administrator who believed that I, as a Black woman could do the job at WHS as choir director. His faith in me was never forgotten and always appreciated. I shall never forget. Thank you, Dr. McDavid. You played a major role in my successes. Rest In Peace, knowing that your stepping outside the box made a major difference in my life.
Bejie Friend
August 29, 2020
John, or Russ as I knew him back in 1956 was a great friend. When we met we had an immediate connection. When we entered high school, we were connected, because his dad was the Superintendent, and my dad was the school board President. Russ was funny, interesting, friendly and a great friend. Today, I am saddened that we lost contact for several years, but recently we were reconnected. My thoughts and prayers are with Dottie and their children. Know that, Russ was a very special person to me and my family. God Bless, Bejie
Stephen D. Anderson
August 29, 2020
The Woodruff HS Warrior Nation mourns the loss of one of our former HS principals - Dr. John Russell McDavid.
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