Patricia Ann Davidson's Obituary
Big Rapids - Patricia Ann (Clark) Davidson, age 83, peacefully passed away Friday, August 15th, 2025, surrounded by her family, at The Fields Memory Care in Reed City Michigan.
She was born in Barryton, MI, the daughter of John S. Clark and Ruth (Dow) Clark on December 28th, 1941. Patricia graduated from Barryton High School in 1959. After graduation she married John James Davidson on March 21, 1960, who preceded her in death. Patricia’s days were filled with raising their family. She enjoyed making numerous things for her grand kids. She loved spending time with family. Later, after the children were grown and moved away, she worked at Ferris State University and Big Rapids High School.
Patricia is survived by her children, Calvin (Inga) Davidson, Betty (Terry) Cooley, Jesse (Darcy) Davidson, and Joe (Linda) Davidson; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and siblings, John (Agnes) Clark, Madge Derevage, Norm (Linda) Clark, Doris Hayes, and Paul Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John James Davidson, son John (Bucko) Davidson Jr., and siblings, Lillian (Clark) Rountree, Steve Clark, Chuck Clark, Dave Clark, James Clark
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mohnke Janowicz Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Patricia’s family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name may be made to Heartland Hospice.
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