Lee Davisson was a kind-hearted and intelligent man, a dear friend, and a devoted husband and father who spent his career as an isotope geochemist and groundwater consultant. He passed away at the age of 62 at home in Livermore, California on September 6th, 2024 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
In honor of Lee’s dedication to his family, friends, and colleagues, his family established the Lee Davisson Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Pedrozzi Foundation. The annual scholarship will support students who are following a nontraditional path to college and have faced challenges along the way.
Beginning November 1, 2025, a matching campaign will begin for the Lee Davisson Memorial Scholarship. Lee’s Family will match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500, until December 31, 2025.
Donations made via the LLNL HOME campaign in Lee’s name will also qualify.Donate securely online by
clicking HERE
Born in Indianapolis, Lee moved to the San Francisco Bay Area after high school. He started his college journey at age 24 at San Francisco City College and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UC Davis. Lee worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, significantly contributing to isotope hydrology and groundwater protection, and later trained international scientists in nuclear nonproliferation and emergency response.
Lee played a key role in collaborating with the Orange County Water District in Southern California, providing advice and support for their groundwater restoration and recycling program. This program is one of the largest and most acclaimed pioneering initiatives of its kind worldwide. In 2012, he launched his own groundwater consulting business to help domestic and international clients determine resilient solutions for their groundwater.
A dedicated family man, he balanced work with family life, ensuring he was present for his children and actively engaged in his community. He and his wife, Heidi, enjoyed 36 years together, filled with travel and family adventures. Lee’s legacy includes his significant professional contributions, his passion for geology, and his unwavering support for his family and community. He is survived by his wife, his children – Joshua, David, and Sarah, siblings, and many relatives.
Lee’s family, friends and colleagues are invited to contribute to the scholarship fund. Donations may be made via check, stock transfer, charitable distribution from retirement accounts and employee giving programs.
Mail donations to
Pedrozzi Foundation
1141 Catalina Drive, #170
Livermore, CA 94550Donate securely online by
clicking HERE
To learn more about Lee’s significant professional contributions domestically and internationally and his zest for life, click here to read his complete obituary.
Lee is remembered as the nicest of colleagues and friends. He was inclusive, collaborative, imaginative, constantly learning, and always ready to lend a hand. Lee was incredibly accomplished, talented, and passionate … but never arrogant or self-important. In short, Lee was the kind of guy that makes going to work worth it.
The Lee Davisson Memorial Scholarship is one of many scholarships established at the Pedrozzi Foundation by community members in honor of family, colleagues, and inspirational leaders. Contact us at info@Pedrozzi.org or 925-456-3700 for more information on establishing or endowing a scholarship fund for Livermore graduates.
