Maudie Davis Obituary
Born July 12, 1905, in Manistique, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Michaels. On Dec. 5, 1921, in Traverse City, she married Gaylord I. Davis, who preceded her in death on May 13, 1968.
Maudie was a longtime active member of the former Oak Park Congregational Church, where she enjoyed participating in the church Guild.
Along with her husband, Gaylord, they owned and operated the Gaylord L. Davis Shell Gas Station on Garfield for 15 years from 1948 to 1963.
She enjoyed sewing and was a gifted knitter.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as many dear and wonderful friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Maudie was also preceded in death by her only child, Wilbur Gaylord Davis, who died during WWII while serving with the U.S. Navy. Her adoptive parents, Chester and Lettie Thayer; siblings, three sisters and five brothers, have also died.
Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Thursday, April 23, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 24, 2009, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Les Wiseman officiating. Burial will follow at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
In remembrance of Maudie, memorials in her name may be directed to Grand Traverse Pavilions - Dogwood Unit. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home.
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Steven Wolletz
April 30, 2009
I have very fond memories of Aunt Maudie, It's unfortunate that I saw her so seldom after moving out of state. I remember her being a very loving and kind woman and she will be missed dearly. All my love.
Sharon Gronvall
April 28, 2009
We really enjoyed Aunt Maudie. She was a sweet and fun lady. She was my grammas sister.I love the necklaces you made and gave to me and my girls.You were very much loved.
Eric Wolletz
April 25, 2009
I will always remember Aunt Maudie as a strong woman who never let anything get her down. Always smiling and full of love for others. I always enjoyed the times her and Grandpa's sisters would come to visit, so many laughs, they were quite a bunch. I'm sorry I never knew Uncle Gaylord, he passed when I was a baby. If he was anything like Grandpa, I know that I would have loved him. Now Aunt Maudie joins Uncle Gaylord, their son Pete, Grandpa and Grandma, and the rest of the Davis bunch in a far better place. I'm sure that heaven is having one big reunion right now, and the Davis crew is having a fun time. We will all miss you Aunt Maudie!!!!
Rose Reece
April 24, 2009
I remember Maudie quite well and on occasion I stopped at her home and visited with her.She indeed was quite the lady. My folks knew her and Aunt Gaylord. My Mom was Rose Vanamberg, and her Aunt Kit (Lettie) was her fathers sister. I often wondered if there were any pictures of Maudie, Aunt Kit and Uncle Chet. My thoughts and my prayers are with all who knew and loved this lovely lady.
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Ruthann Arndt
April 23, 2009
I don't have any memories, I didn't even know Great Aunt Maudie but I wish I did. My Mother called this morning to tell me of Maudie's passing, I am deeply sorry, What a wonderful full life she had. I wish I would of known her, I wish I could of heard her stories, I wish she could of told me things about my Grandpa Augustive and their other siblings and parents. I'm sorry I didn't know her, and I'm sorry for the loved ones she left behind. My thoughts will be with you today and tomorrow, and know that I'll always remember that phone call I got from my mother telling me of my Great Aunties passing. All my love
Jacki (Mahl) Pomranky
April 23, 2009
I fondly remember the time I lived in TC, near Aunt Maudie. We had many conversations over supper, played cards, shopped at the Mall and saw a few movies together. It was nice having a family member near by, when I moved so far from home, all those years ago.
God Bless and keep you, Maudie.
Love,
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