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Barbara Davison Obituary

Barbara J. Davison Eagle Barbara J. Davison, 84, born March 29, 1926 in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Nils and Ida (Norum) Ruonavaara, passed away July 3, 2010 at her home. She was also preceded in death by her husband Edward; son John, brothers Altric, Herman Lauritz and Gordon Ruonavaara; sisters Rosalie Benson and Eda Lindell, and brother-in-law Gus Davison. Barbara was an avid reader; enjoyed all types of gardening, especially great with flowers, and loved to watch and feed the birds. Survivors include her daughter Karen (Charles) Stotts; sons Gary (Diane), David (Julie), and Dale (Barbara Anne) Davison; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sister Thelma (Bob) Bauer-Watkins, sisters-in-law Lucile Ruonavaara and Millie Ruonavaara; brother-in-law Frank (Nona), sister-in-law Bonnie, and brother-in-law Ralph (Sally) Davison; sister-in-law Jennie (Jon) Swanson. At her request, Barbara's body has been donated to the School of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Memorial services for Barbara will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 528 N. MLK Blvd., Lansing, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Jul. 11 to Jul. 18, 2010.

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