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Dec 23, 2010, 12:32 PM
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EIGHT BELLS - Whit Davis
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My Dad, Whit Davis, passed away on the 22nd of December in San Diego, CA. Simply put, emphysema finally got the better of him. In his 85 years, he saw lots of action: Submarine Commander; Coronado Yacht Club Commodore; veteran of ocean races on both coasts; measurer for one-design and offshore boats; umpire; husband of 60 years to Libby, father to three, and grandfather to five.
You cannot write these things without tears running down your cheeks, but there is some comfort in knowing that Whit (Dad) had an excellent run. He did not suffer fools but could see both sides of an argument - “tough but fair”. He was sharp to the end, joking that the Life Flag Membership he received from CYC last month will go down in history as the shortest life flag membership ever. He will be sorely missed by the yachting community, but even more so by his family. - Rod Davis
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