Background
Davis, Gordon Richard Fuerst was born on April 5, 1925 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Louis James Davis and Nora Sylvia Fuerst.
Davis, Gordon Richard Fuerst was born on April 5, 1925 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Louis James Davis and Nora Sylvia Fuerst.
Bachelor of Science in Zoology with honors, McGill University, 1948. Master of Science, McGill University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1952.
Agricultural scientist biological control unit, Canada Department Agriculture, Quebec, 1948-1952; research officer research branch, Canada Department Agriculture, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1952-1965; research scientist research branch, Canada Department Agriculture, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1965-1985; translator, Co-Operators Finance Superior vena cava syndrome Ltd., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1987-1990; president, managing director, Triple-D Translation Superior vena cava syndrome, Regina, Saskatchewan, 1990-1995. Member Division III science curriculum committee Saskatchewan Department Education, 1974-1980.
Board trustees Saskatoon Catholic Board Education, 1974-1977. Member Sask German Council, Inc., rep to Concordia German Language School, 1986-1987, vice president, 1986-1987. Served with Royal Canada Navy Volunteer Reserve, 1944-1945.
Member Nutrition Society Canada (secretary 1973-1977, vice president 1979-1980, president 1980-1981), Canada Federation Biological Socs. (director 1973-1977, 80-81, honorary secretary-treasurer 1980-1984), Life Insurance Institute Canada (linguistic services section 1987-1992), Association Translators and Interpreters Saskatchewan (associate).
Married Marie Bérengère Pauline Bérubé, May 25, 1949 (sep. 2003); children: Joseph Richard Kevin (deceased), Elyse Bruce, Marie Raymonde Joceline, Marie-Thérèse Danielle.