COLUMBUS--Steven E. Davidson age 59 died on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on November 20, 1959 in Fort Jackson, SC to Phillip and Joan (Arnatavicius) Davidson. He was a 1978 graduate of Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina. Steven enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1979 and retired as Master Sergeant after 20 years of service. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Herzing College and his Masters of science in management and organizational leadership from Capella University. During his time in the military, Steven was certified as a master instructor scuba diver. He was stationed in Texas, Okinawa, U.K., Guam, New Jersey and Arizona. He was married to Kathy Schultz on December 28, 1985 in Columbus and had three daughters. He was employed as a senior project manager for Wells Fargo since 2012. Steven enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle whether hunting, fishing or camping. But most of all, he was "Papa" to his dear grandchildren, a devoted husband and loving father. Survivors include his wife, Kathy of Columbus; daughters, Lindsey (Cory) Cudney of Gig Harbor WA, Stephanie (Nathan Turk) Davidson of Stoughton and Amanda Davidson of Madison; four grandchildren Blake, Ekko, Tayton and Tyson; his mother Joan Davidson of Lugoff, South Carolina; one sister Michele (Randy) Neuman of Blythewood SC; two brothers Phillip (Karen) Davidson of Charlotte NC and Kevin (Lora) Davidson of Yelm WA; two brothers-in-law Ronald (Brenda) Schultz of Baraboo and Glen (Sally) Schultz of Columbus; two sisters-in-law Judy Robbins of Fall River and Diana (John) Werth of Markesan; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and brother-in-law Larry Robbins. A memorial service was held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M., on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at SAVANNA OAKS in Fall River. Full military honors will follow. Rev. Mark Petersen officiated. Inurnment was in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.lls.org or Agrace Hospice.