Jean Davidson

Davidson

Jean Frances (Sayer) Davidson, 90 formerly of Arnold Rd. died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Edgewood Vista. Jean was born September 10, 1923 in Oakland, CA to Mary and Jerry Sayer. Her mother died when Jean was six months old, her father placed Jean and her older sister in an orphanage. They were bounced around from family to family, until moving to Port Wing, WI at age 10 to be with Signe and Oscar Carlson, who raised Jean like a daughter. She graduated from South Shore High School in 1942. Jean took a course in Bookkeeping and moved to Duluth, where she worked at J.J. Thorp for 12 years. She met and married Gerald “Tony” Davidson and they were married on June 14, 1947. Jean worked at UMD in the bookstore, Second Edition and the Bulldog Shop for 25 years. After retiring, Jean was fortunate to travel, having enjoyed several Amtrak trips, flights and cruises, as well as many trips to Branson, her pride and joy.

She was a member of St. John’s Church.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Jerry, Signe and Oscar and her husband, Tony; sister Helen and many brother and sister in laws.

Jean is survived by her children, Gary (Jean) Davidson and Kathy J. (David) Carlson; grandchildren, Dustin (Pauline) Carlson, Richard (Emily) Davidson and Trevor Davidson; great granddaughters, Ashlie, Madelyn and Alexandra;

In-laws, Carol McLeod, Harry (Virginia) Davidson, Robert (Loretta) Davidson, Donald Davidson, William (Ginny) Davidson, Chester (Louise) Bierl, Shirley Severson and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Jean’s family would like to thank the staff at Edgewood Vista for their loving care for Jean. Their compassion will never be forgotten.

Jean had a wonderful relationship with God. Her kindness, sense of humor, acceptance and love for people and life. She made each of us feel affirmed and special. She was our mentor, teacher and advocate, and she had the unique capability to listen and discern what our heart couldn’t always articulate.

Visitation will be Monday from 5-7pm in the Dougherty Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 10am to the 11am Mass of Christian Burial at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2ND St. Duluth, (218) 727-3555.