Charlotte Ann Davidson, the daughter of Roscoe and Nettie (Miller) Gunther, was born on July 19, 1935, in Dighton, Kansas. She was the eighth of ten children born to this union. She graduated from Lane County High School, Dighton in 1953. She proceeded to Fort Hays State College and graduated with a two­year teaching certificate.

During Charlotte's tenure at Fort Hays State College, she became reacquainted with a fonner grade school classmate, Doyle E. Davidson. He had moved to Scott City for his high school years and also attended Fort Hays State College. Upon her graduation, these two love birds began their marriage on June 12, 1955, in Scott City, Kansas. Charlotte's first year of teaching was cut short by the expecting birth of their first child, Craig Eugene, born June 27, 1956. He was followed by Renee Christine, September 27, 1957, and Serena Kay, October 23, 1961.

Charlotte and Doyle owned and operated a retail appliance store for seven years in Scott City. They moved the family to McPherson, Kansas in 1964. She had been a member of the First Christian Church in Scott City and then in McPherson where she faithfully served as needed. Charlotte was a homemaker, and employee of Babyland and later Ace Plumbing and Heating for many years. She was an avid gardener, canner, and baker. Her passion was her children's education and supporting their activities.

CharlQtte was a member of the Ruth Heimer Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church in McPherson. She continued to be of service after her illness by making phone calls for the group. Charlotte was also a member of the Beta Omicron Sorority whose members were faithful to visit her regularly after she went to assisted living facilities.

Charlotte and her family enjoyed camping and sailing during the summers at various lakes throughout central Kansas and Colorado. Extended

her husband, Doyle Davidson; family members frequently joined them in their Survivors include:

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Craig's wife, Karen Steinmetz; her daughter, Renee adventurous vacations. She was the guardian of the Fehr and husband, Ron; her daughter, Serena Vance campsite making sure all were taken care of in all

Danny; her grandchildren, Antoniacapacities, like directing her children to bathe in the cold river waters of Colorado and California.

Charlotte's long tenn disability began in 1976 after awaking one morning to find she was almost totally blind. After two years of unsllccessful treatments, she was finally diagnosed at Boston General Hospital with a relatively unknown disease known as Multiple Sclerosis. The following years proved to be challenging as the disease progressed and slowly debilitated her. She remained at home for a period of 20 years, during which she encountered Osteoporosis, breast cancer and other afflictions. After losing her balance, even with the aid of a walker, she proceeded, at various times, to break an ann, a hip, a leg and a shoulder. However, she was an inspiration to many people in spite of her multiple disabilities and trials. She always maintained her bright and cheerful attitude with all those who had the opportunity to be around her. Her strength came from her devotion in her faith in God and her family.

The pride of Charlotte's later years was her eight grandchildren and the family dog, Snoopy. One of her joys was instilling a love of cooking and baking homemade breads, especially banana nut bread with Travis, Trent and Tucker who lived in town. Charlotte also loved hearing about their lives and of Antonia, Elena, Bret, Alec and Jill when they came to town and! or from visits on the phone. She was always saving little "goodies" to share with the grandkids whenever they came to visit. Charlotte also acquired and made many pieces of beaded jewelry that Jill enjoyed trying on and modeling.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Ross Gunther, her sisters, Nila Zink, Dorothy Phillips, and Bertie Honstead, and her son, Craig Davidson.

Davidson, Elena Davidson, Bret Fehr, Alec Fehr, Jill Fehr, Travis Swanson and wife, Carly, Trent Swanson and fiancee, Shanda Parks, and her daughter, Rhian Parks, and Tucker Swanson; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Charlotte requested that her brain tissue be donated to the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center in Denver, Colorado. Cremation has already taken place. Her ashes will be scattered and she will be joined together with her son, Craig, and his ashes at Wilson Lake later this summer.

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The family suggests that donations be given to First Christian Church or the National MS

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Stockham Family Funeral Home

:Jvtemoria{Service First Christian Church

McPherson, Kansas Saturday, May 26, 2012

10:30 A.M .

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Oraer ofService.,

Prelude: Joyce Hall, pianist Welcome &. Appreciation - Rev. Lynn Scott

Opening Prayer - Rev. Lynn Scott Call to Worship - Travis Swanson

Solo: "He Leadeth Me, 0 Blessed Thought" Casey Stucky, vocalist Scripture Readings:

Psalm 16:8-11 - Bret Fehr Isaiah. 40:29-31 - Antonia Davidson

Solo: "Amazing Grace" Casey Stucky, vocalist

Meditation - Rev. Lynn Scott Hymn: "Blessed Assurance" pg. 543

Benediction - Rev. Lynn Scott Postlude: Joyce Hall, pianist

In Loving Memory

CnarCotte 5\.nn Vaviason

JUCy 19, 1935 - May 17, 2012