Gerald Brennen Davison, 53, died Aug. 7, 2003, at Careage of Whidbey from complications of heart failure. Jerry, as his friends knew him, was born Sept. 20, 1949, in Pasco, to Gerald W. and Caroline (Brennen) Davison. Jerry was raised in Richland and graduated from Richland High School in 1971.

Jerry went on to North Seattle Community College, receiving his associates of arts degree in food service. He began his career as a chef in Seattle and then on to the Tri-Cities area. In 1988, Jerry moved to Oak Harbor. He was employed as a chef for McDonald’s Restaurants at both the Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island Naval Air Station facilities.

Jerry Davison was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor. He was often involved in cooking for the youth group at church. He was a very enthusiastic Mariners fan, enjoyed hunting and fishing in past years and enjoyed helping other disabled persons. Each year, he participated in the cancer walk in Oak Harbor.

Jerry is survived by his father and stepmother, Jerry and Genevieve Davison of Oak Harbor; and by his mother, Caroline Ameden of Camano Island. One brother, Gregory W. Davison of Kirkland, and one sister Nancy Harbour of Anchorage, Alaska, also survive him.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Oak Harbor, Touch of Faith Signing Choir.

Cremation was held with private family inurnment to follow at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor. This obituary is on-line at hppt://burley.plan4ever.com.