Darlene C. Davidson

Darlene Carol Davidson, 70, of Felch, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 8, 2014, in Phoenix, AZ. Darlene was born in Marquette, MI, on March 18, 1944. The eldest daughter of the late Waino and Irene (Kantola) Kangas she grew up in Rumely, MI. She graduated from Eben High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northern Michigan University. Her first teaching assignment was at North Dickinson Schools from 1967 thru 1971, where she taught home economics. Darlene married Robert H. Davidson on August 15, 1969, at Calvary Free Lutheran Church in Eben, MI. She and Bob built a home and raised two children in Felch, MI. After some time, Darlene took a position with Community Schools where she taught adult education for many years. Her involvement with Community Schools included planning many field trips which she thoroughly enjoyed. After retiring from teaching, she took a job at the Nordic Trading Post where she was able to visit frequently with friends. An active community member she served on the election board, worked with the school camp and attended many local sporting events. She shared a love of baseball with her family, attending her husband and son’s games, scorekeeping and visiting multiple professional baseball stadiums. Her hobbies included baking, keeping her flower beds and spending time with her family. Darlene’s enthusiasm for new adventures always kept her smiling and optimistic. Her home was filled with love, hospitality and laughter. She and her husband, Bob, were active travelers visiting many places around the country. She enjoyed cooking, needlework, and making quilts for family and Christian missions. A woman of strong faith, Darlene taught Sunday school, organized summer Bible school and was a member of the Gideons International auxiliary. She was a faithful member of Abiding Word Free Lutheran Church. Darlene is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert; a daughter, Candy (Scott) Schoenborn of Iron Mountain; a son, Joshua (Heidi) Davidson of Traverse City; four grandchildren, Emma and Ailie Schoenborn and Anna and Paul Davidson; a sister, Susan (Jay) Eberth of St. Paul, MN; her mother-in-law, Lucile Davidson of Kingsford; two brothers-in-law, Ed (Janet) Davidson of Felch and Doug(Cynda) Davidson of Spring Lake, MI; three sisters-in-law, Helen Kangas of Rudyard, MI, Ann (Randy) Sheldon and Muriel (Jim) Bratcher, both of Columbiaville, MI; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Marie Kangas and a brother, Wayne Charles Kangas. Visitation will be on Friday, March 13 from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain, and on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 to 11:00am at the Felch Community Center in Felch. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am on Saturday at the Community Center. Pastor Tom Schierkolk will officiate. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Darlene's name may be made to the Gideons International or the Assoc. of Free Lutheran Congregations Home Missions. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Darlene Davidson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Darlene C. Davidson

March 18, 1944 - November 8, 2014