Obituary - Raymond A. Davidson

Sunday, March 25, 2001
THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Former Juneau resident Raymond A. Davidson, 76, died March 16, 2001, at his mother-in-law's home in Snohomish, Wash., after a brief illness.

He was born Oct, 7, 1924, in Port Angeles, Wash., to James and Phoebe (Gaboury) Davidson. He attended Port Angeles schools and graduated in 1943. After three years in the U. S. Navy, he married Ardella Kettel in 1947, then graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1951 with a degree in accounting.

The family, with three daughters, moved to Juneau in 1964, where he took a job with the State of Alaska Veteran's Affairs. He later worked with Health & Social Services and D. O. T.

After retiring in 1980 he built a cabin on Shelter Island and enjoyed fishing and boating. His marriage to Audrey Mickels in 1986 renewed his interest in gardening and together they created a showplace yard. Fishing, boating, church and traveling occupied their retirement years. Ray always felt blessed to live in Alaska and experience life on the last frontier. He loved to retell tales of hunting trips and always looked forward to catching more and bigger fish. His family wrote that he was especially close to his step-daughter Beni White during his last few months.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Ardella and oldest daughter Beth.

He is survived by his wife Audrey, daughters Jo Ann (and Gary) Hutchison of Idaho, Wendy (and Curtis) Blackwell of Juneau; son-in-law Conrad Seibel of Idaho, siblings Vivian (and Terry) Russell, Darold (and Bonnie) and Mel (and Arlene) all of Washington; grandchildren Jacob and Kari Seibel, Mica and Kyle Hutchison and Tyler and Jesse Blackwell. Also his mother-in-law Rosa Schenaker, step-daughter Beni White; step-grandchildren Charlie and Eric White, all of Snohomish, Wash.

Memorial services will be held March 31 at Snohomish Presbyterian Church. A Juneau memorial will be 2 p.m. April 28 at Chapel by the Lake.

At his request, his ashes will be scattered at his favorite fishing grounds.

Remembrances may be made to Providence Home Care & Hospice of Snohomish County 2731 Wetmore Avenue #520, Everett, WA, 98201. Audrey Mickels may be contacted at: P.O. Box 2493, Snohomish, WA, 98291.

Wednesday, April 25, 2001
THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Raymond A. Davidson

A Juneau memorial for Raymond A. Davidson will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel by the Lake.

A former Juneau resident, Davidson, 76, died March 16, 2001, in Snohomish, Wash., after a brief illness. His wife, Audrey Davidson, may be contacted at P.O. Box 2493, Snohomish, WA, 98291.