Janet "Jan" Davis

Davis, Janet "Jan" Age 66 Of Plymouth, MN Died May 20, 2008 at home, surrounded by loving family after a courageous journey with young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Jan was born April 14, 1942, in Humboldt, NE, daughter of Wilma and L.E. Watson. A University of Nebraska graduate and Master's degree recipient from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in MA. She had a great love for nature. She enjoyed cultivating wildflower and vegetable gardens, bird watching and being outdoors. She cherished family cabin weekends- swimming, boating and waterskiing. Jan will always be remembered for her love of people. For 19 years, she was on staff with the Robbinsdale School District as a Coordinator of Volunteers. She had an amazing ability to connect with all kinds of people. Jan had a zest for life and had unsurpassed energy and creativity. Jan was a positive person, full of humor and compassion. Jan unconditionally loved her husband and children. She unwaveringly supported their dreams and endeavors. She will be deeply missed but will be carried in our hearts forever. Preceded in death by father, L.E., she is survived by loving husband of 43 years, James A. Davis; son Scott (Abby) Davis of Maple Grove, MN; daughter Kristin (Kyle) Abraham of St. Paul, MN; mother, Wilma Watson; and grandchildren Alexa and Juliana Davis and Lilah Abraham; sister Sharyn (Dennis) Blecha and brother Bryan (Leita) Watson; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel in Plymouth (15800 37th Ave. N), from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, and 1 hr. before the service at church. Funeral service at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at Brunswick United Methodist Church in Crystal (6122 42nd Ave. N). Private internment at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorial contributions welcomed in memory of Jan to the Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota/North Dakota. Gearty-Delmore 763-553-1411