Obituary: Shirley “Jean” Davis

Shirley “Jean” Davis, January 28, 1926 – September 26, 2015

Born as Shirley Jean Stuckman in Saginaw, MI to Frank & Lucille (Light) Stuckman on January 28, 1926; first of four children. Jean married James Alford Demerest on May 12, 1943; this marriage produced one son James Alan Demerest. Both have preceded her in death.

S. Jean Demerest married Bernard LaVern Davis on September 12, 1946. This union produced a daughter Peggy Lynn Allen (Barry) of Manchester, MI and a son Richard Michael Davis (Maryann) of Addison, MI. Jean leaves behind two brothers Dick (Betty- deceased) of Lansing, MI and David (Grace) Stuckman of Milan, MI. Jean’s middle brother Jerry preceded her in death; as did one of her grandchildren, Scotty Demerest.

S. Jean Davis leaves behind fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren (with one on the way), and one great great grandchild (with a second one born the day of her death). Also, leaves ten nieces and nephews: and many great nieces and nephews.

In her final years she was a Charter member of the Manchester Lions Club with four generations of her family serving the community and District. She wishes in place of flowers to make a donation in her name to one of her favorite projects: Leader Dog for the Blind in Rochester, MI or the Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, MI.

Please join the Family for the Memorial of her Life and luncheon taking place at the Napoleon Lions Clubhouse, 7935 Napoleon Road, Jackson, MI 49201; on October 18th; starting around 12:30 pm. Please share a memory here.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.