Jodi Lynn Davidson

Jodi Lynn Davidson
June 21, 1976 ~ March 1, 2007

MONTEREY – The Davidson Family is mourning the loss of our beautiful daughter, Jodi Lynn Davidson. Jodi passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2007 at her home, at the age of 30. Her bright smile and beautiful soul will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was born here on the Monterey Peninsula on June 21, 1976.
   Jodi attended the Washington Union School, San Benancio School and Carmel Middle School. She graduated from Carmel High School with the class of 1994, where she was a cheerleader, loved dancing with the performance dance troupe, and spending time with her many friends. While she was in high school she was also an active volunteer with the American Diabetes Association of Monterey County. She acted as photographer for the ADA at many fund-raising events. She graduated from The University of San Francisco with a B.S. in Business and Marketing. During her time at USF, she also continued studying dance and was President of the USF Dance Club. Dance was one of her true passions from her childhood when she was a member of Dance and Twirl Club of the Monterey Peninsula.
   Jodi married Jason Watson in 2000 and their son, Kyler was born in 2001. Recently she was employed with Macerich Corporation, where she was Marketing Director at Northridge Mall in Salinas. She was an active member of The Salinas Rotary and The Salinas Chamber of Commerce. She also helped plan events for and volunteered with the Salinas Jaycees. Jodi often said that she had found her 'dream job' and loved her work at Northridge. She especially loved the part of her job that allowed her to bring the community and Northridge Mall together. Through her innovative approach to marketing, she planned events important for the children and families of the Salinas/Monterey area. Jodi loved music, dance, the arts and, most of all, her beautiful son, Kyler Watson, who is now five years old and lived with his mother in Monterey. Kyler attends Bay View School in Monterey as a kindergartener.
   Jodi is survived by her son, Kyler Watson, 5, of Monterey; her parents, Jeff and Shay Davidson of Carmel; her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Gema Davidson of Monterey; and her beloved nieces, Ashley Faith, 2 and Mikayla Shay, 11 months. She is also survived by her grandparents, Marshall and Rosemary Leach of Los Altos and many aunts, uncles and cousins, all who live in the bay area.
   A Memorial Service will be held at Mission Mortuary, Camino El Estero, Monterey at 12:00 noon this Saturday, March 10, 2007. Please join us to celebrate the memories and joy Jodi brought us all during her short life. If you wish, please hand-carry some white daisies or pink roses to the service – Jodi's favorite flowers. The family has set up a scholarship fund for Kyler Watson at Wells Fargo Bank, Carmel Crossroads.