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Davidson

September 27, 1922 – June 7, 2019

Obituary

Birthplace: Cass County, IA Resided In: Red Oak, IA Norma "Jean" Davidson, age 96, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Jean was born September 27, 1922 in Cass County, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Clara (Newman) Ackerman. She graduated from Griswold High School and was united in marriage to Carleton Davidson on June 11, 1942 in Rockport, Missouri. While Carleton was in the military, they lived several places throughout the country before returning to the farm in Iowa. They lived and farmed all of their married life in the Wales and Oaks Communities. Jean was a homemaker, worked 2 years as an accountant at Cass County Courthouse and for a short time at Thos. D. Murphy Co. Jean was a longtime member of the Oaks Community Church where she taught Bible School, Sunday School, and was a member of the ladies' group. She also served on the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, was a member of Order of Eastern Star, a member and very active in Farm Bureau, and was a 4-H leader for many years. She loved to tend to her flowers, baking, and sewing. She was known by her family as "The Best Cinnamon Roll Baker". Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Carleton on April 22, 1999; infant brother: Leland Ackerman; brother: Dale Ackerman; and sister: Lois Plumb. Survivors include her daughter: Karlene Turner and husband Gary of Sun Valley Lake, IA; sons: Donald Davidson and wife Dorinda of Chesterfield, VA; Dennis Davidson and wife Laura of Talent, WA; and Mark Davidson of White City, OR; 8 grandchildren: Steven Douglas Turner and wife Min-Shu of Kent, WA; Nancy Ann Tannehill and husband Dan of Mesa, AZ; Todd Davidson and wife Erin of Midlothian, VA; Brandon Davidson and friend: Kriston of Centerville, VA; Jarrett Davidson and wife Daria of Ashland, OR; Ryan Davidson of Park City, UT; Clay Davidson of Bend, Or; and Lily Davidson of Talent, OR; 4 great grandchildren: Ryan and Sarah Turner of Kent, WA; Caleb Davidson of Christiansburg, VA; and Isaac Davidson of Midlothian, VA; brother: Ken Ackerman of Manhattan Beach, CA; sister-in-law: Deloris Ackerman of Council Bluffs, IA; and brother-in-law: Bob Davidson and wife Eleanor of Littleton, CO; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Oaks Community Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-7 PM Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Oaks Community Church. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation:
Date: 6/14/2019 Time: 6-7 PM Comments: Family will be present during visitation. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 6/15/2019 Time: 10 AM Comments: Oaks Community Church 41310 Ellington Ave. Emerson, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 6/15/2019 Time: Following serviceas Comments: Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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