Vera Davis
June 16, 1930 - December 29, 2012
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DAVIS, Vera Jean, beloved child of God, age 82 years, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2012 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Saginaw, Michigan. Vera was born on June 16, 1930 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Russell and Vera (Dando) Anderson. She married Michael A. Davis on October 22, 1948 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2008. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2008. Vera lived most of her life in Saginaw, and later years on Valentine Lake, Atlanta, Michigan with her husband, Mike, where she was an active member and treasurer at the Atlanta Congregational Church. She loved her family, had a great affection for animals, was a volunteer DNR loon ranger, and had a passion for music, reading and knowledge. Primarily, she provided a loving and caring home for her family. Vera is survived by her daughter, Lynne (Dr. John G.) Galsterer; her son, Dr. Michael A. (Stephanie) Davis II, of Saginaw; and four grandchildren: Dr. Suzanne Mason, Chelsea Mason, Dr. Megan Davis and Spencer Davis. Also, she is survived by her much loved sister and brother-in law, Janet and Raymond Boettcher of Tucson, Arizona; nephew, Raymond (Karen) Boettcher and children, Raelyn and Karly; niece, Jean (Dr. Erik) Henriksen and children, Lindsey and Kaitlin; and close friend since childhood, Bona Rousseau. Arrangements have been entrusted to Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State). A celebration of her life will be held privately at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial donations to the Atlanta Congregational United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 396, Atlanta, MI 49709 or Friends of The Animal Shelter of Saginaw County, 1312 Gratiot, Saginaw, MI 48602. Our family extends special thanks to the caring staff at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Please share your thoughts and memories with Vera's family at www.deislerfuneralhome.com
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Carol A. Barnes
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Carol A. Barnes
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The picture we posted is a memory of Vera Jean on our cottage front porch one Saturday when Jean & Mike joined us for dinner. Please know that we are thinking of all of you as we all shed tears for the loss of Jean's earthly body. But know "Aunt Jean's" spirit will certainly live on at Valentine Lake in the call of the loons, the evening whippoorwill, the pine forests, sunsets reflecting in the water, our family gatherings and more. And, what a lovely spirit Aunt Jean embodied with her serene, warm, smile and lovely, tranquil disposition. She has been a delightful part of my summer time life as long as my memory stretches back (as well as that of my children) and Mike has similar fond memories of her going back at least 40 years. Even my grandchildren remember her as the sweet person who invited them to play in the playhouse and who would sit and watch them play on the beach in her last few years at Valentine. We are grateful to have had such a lovely person in our family and in our lives.
Judith Viorst, the wonderful woman who wrote "Alexander's Terrible, Horrible No Good day," also wrote a book called Necessary Losses.
Mike read a short passage from that book at my father's memorial, and I would like to post it here in the hopes it brings some comfort knowing that the pain of losing is equal to the love you had when Jean was in our lives.
"I've learned that in the course of our life, we leave and are left and let go of much that we love. Losing is the price we pay for living. It is also the source of much of our growth. There is plenty we have to give up in order to grow. We cannot deeply love anything without becoming vulnerable to loss. And, we cannot become separate people, responsible people, connected people, reflective people without some losing and leaving and letting go."
Again, we are thinking of all of you. Mike & Carol
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Annette and Bob Preston
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We want to send our condolences to your family on the loss of your mother. She was a lovely woman. We didn't know her well, but we remember her and your dad from Valentine Lake and enjoyed meeting them. Annette and Bob Preston
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Susan Kay Davis
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Dear Mike and family, We would like to extend our deepest sympathy of the loss of your mother, Aunt Vera. Uncle Mike and her were really goods to us kids. I will always remember the fun times we had upnorth. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Boyden&Susan Davis 111.
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Susan Kay Davis
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They are together there and they are together now.
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Lynne Davis Galsterer
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Thank you so much- we miss them both.