Maryellen Strassburger Davis

My condolences

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Dr. Davis. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. What a wonderful and kind doctor she was! She helped me so very much and I was blessed to have her counsel and treatment. May God bless you and comfort you. Sincerely, Rita Smith

You gave so much to so many. You inspired us all. You were real to your friends, family, students, and patients, whom you took care of well. We will miss you Maryellen Davis Deepest condolences to Bryan, Luther and family, Josh and family. Loralee Marsh and Steve Ruedrich (friends and colleagues for 40+ years).

Bryan, Luther, Josh and families, we are saddened by the loss of Maryellen. We have enjoyed being her neighbor and will miss her dearly.

Please accept my deepest condolences. May the God of comfort bring peace to your hearts and minds during this difficult time.

I worked with Maryellen for 12 years in the child and adolescent psychiatry program. On Monday´s and Tuesday´s we would chat in the morning about life, politics and books before reviewing weekly tasks. Once she retired we continued our friendship with weekly calls and pass along books. Maryellen and Brian were lovebirds of the first order and their enduring marriage a wonderful example. This Raymond Carver poem says it best: Late Fragment - "And did you get what you wanted from this life,...

Dr. Davis and I had a few things in common. Both from the Philadelphia area. Both graduates of Seven Sister Colleges. She Mount Holyoke, I Wellesley. Our similarities ended when it came to child/adolescent psychiatry and camping. I could never grasp why anyone would willingly venture into either. Dr. Davis and I had many a lively discussion! She allowed me to be myself and I felt comfortable with her. She was my preceptor at PEP. Even though this was decades ago, I cannot walk by that...