Bonnie Beth Davidson

Bonnie Beth (Dein) Davidson was born, June 20, 1923, on a farm southeast of Alexandria to Theo and Cora (Simmons) Dein. She passed away March 12, 2013 at the age of 89 years, 8 months, 20 days at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska.



Bonnie spent the first 18 years of her life on the farm where she was born. She attended school her first two years at rural District 10 and then transferred to District 24 in the Alexandria. She graduated from High School in 1940 as Salutatorian of her class. She then taught school for 2 years at rural District 77 in Jefferson.



She married her High School sweetheart, Paul Davidson, on June 14, 1942. They made their home in Kansas City, Kansas, where Paul was employed at the North American Plant, building the B25 Bomber, until he was called to serve his country in the United States Air Corps in 1943. She lived with her parents until Paul returned from the service. Paul then became a partner with his father in a business known as the Davidson Oil Company. Later in 1956, Paul was confirmed by the Senate as Postmaster of Alexandria and served in that capacity for 32 years.



They purchased their first home in 1950, in Alexandria where they lived for 51 years. After Paul retired in 1986, they purchased a home in Texas in the Rio Grande Valley where they spent their winters for over 17 years. Due to Bonnie’s health problems, they moved to Fairbury in 2001.



Bonnie was baptized and became a member of the Alexandria Presbyterian Church at an early age. She taught Vacation Bible School and sang in the church choir. She was a member of the Alexandria Women’s and Circle where she held many offices. She received the award of Honorary Life Membership of Presbyterian Women in 1999.



Bonnie was a faithful reader of the Bible which she read in its entirety over 40 times. Shenjoyed sewing, embroidering, crossword puzzles, flower gardening and during earlier years bowling. Paul and Bonnie also loved to dance. She especially enjoyed the times when her family got together.



Bonnie was known for her “giving and loving nature”. Her faith in God never wavered! She loved all her family dearly. Her husband, Paul, was the love of her life, being married over 70 years, filled with many beautiful memories. They loved to travel to all the sporting events that their daughters and grandchildren were involved in.



Two daughters were born to this union, Shari Lee ad Rhonda Rene. Shari was born 3 days after Christmas and Rhonda 3 days before Christmas.



Survivors:

She leaves to mourn her husband, Paul.



Daughters Shari and husband Dennis Schwisow, Rhonda and life partner Dawn Wiedel.

Grandsons: Bradley Jarchow and wife Vicki. Jason Henning

Granddaughters: Kelly and husband Darren Maronde. Kari Henning and partner Ron Pester.

Great Granddaughters: Alexandra Swarts. Madeline Hansen. Jenica and Jadelyn Jarchow. Atlanta, Allee and Ansley Maronde.

Step Grandson: Kevin Schwisow

Step Granddaughter: Kelly and husband Scott Theis.

Step Great Grandson Michael and wife Bethany Theis

Step Great Granddaughters: Wendy and husband Josh Zielke. Dannielle and husband Jacob Jaeger.

Step Great Great Granddaughters: Madison, Gabrielle and Bailey Theis.

Step Great Great grandsons: Eli and Alex Zielke.

And many other relatives and friends…



She was preceded in death by her parents, Theo and Cora Dein. Sister Gayle and husband Faye Sydow. Son-in-Law, Jack Jarchow and grandson, Terry Lynn Jarchow.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Nebraska with Lana Likens officiating. The public is invited to a noon lunch which will be served at the church. Memorials are to the family's choice in lieu of flowers. The family will greet friends on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury