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Ariel Davidson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 22, 2004.

Davidson Ariel, Dec. 30, 1910 - Jan. 18, 2004. Preceded in death by husbands, Oliver W. Welch and Watson P. Davidson, Jr.; son Oliver W. Welch, Jr.; and son-in-law, Joseph N. Mills, Jr. Survived by daughters, Ariel (Kent) Dickerman, Barbara (Michael) Bliss, Ethel (Chauncey) Griggs, Sally (Mark) Foster, Cynthia Mills; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters- in-law, Kelly Davis and Mimi Davidson. Ariel was a graduate of Oak Hall School and Smith College. She was a community leader with a special interest in youth activities and education. As a lifelong Girl Scout volunteer, she served in every capacity from Brownie Leader to National Board Member. She was president of the board of trustees of Summit School at the time of the merger with St. Paul Academy. Memorial service will be held at Unity Church- Unitarian, Portland Ave. and Grotto St., St. Paul, on Saturday, January 24 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley, St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Unity Church- Unitarian or donor's choice. Ariel's daughters are especially appreciative of the loving and tender care given by the staff of The Wellington. Twin Cities Cremation 612-866-6711

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Bonnie Mairs

January 22, 2004

Hello to the extended Davidson family,

I want to express both my gratitude in having known your mother and my sorrow at her passing. Wat and Ariel were great friends of my parents, and they were part of our growing up. Ariel steered me to my first job with the Girl Scouts. She was a great role model. I remember when she convinced the United Fund that the per capita support for girls should be the same as that for boys; before that, the Boy Scouts received a larger amount. She and Wat found the site for the Northwoods camps. She leaves a wonderful legacy. I will miss her. My love and sympathy to all of you, Bonnie Mairs