Trish Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Mom passed away 5 weeks ago but I couldn't bring myself to post it until today. Trish Karen A. (Ziegler)Davis Karen A. Davis, age 64, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 16. She fought a courageous two year battle with lung cancer and deliberately defied every statistic given. Karen was born on January 16, 1942 in Defiance to Norm and Tootie Ziegler. She graduated from Defiance High School and was employed by Western Southern Life Insurance until she married Terry Davis in 1968 and started a family. Karen chose to be a homemaker and loved to provide family and friends with homemade pies, jellies, baked goods and canned fruits and vegetables from the large garden that she and Terry planted each year. Karen was a member of the Miller City Sportsman Club and spent lots of time fishing there with her husband and family. She also was deeply religious and was a member of the Altar Society at church. Karen had a close group of friends, known as the “Birthday Bunch,” that got together often to go out to eat. These friends along with others were a tremendous amount of support to Karen and her family during her battle. Karen loved going to garage sales, shopping, gardening, decorating for the holidays, spending time with her grandchildren, and playing slot machines at the casinos with her friends. She also loved taking photos and video of every occasion. Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Terry Davis; their children, Mike (Becki) Davis, Defiance, OH; Tricia (Daniel) Fray, Whitehouse, OH; Penny (Matthew) Choma, Toledo, OH; five grandchildren, Isabel & Davis Fray, Austin Davis, and Sydney & Jack Choma; sister, Mary Kay Whitner; brother, Thomas Ziegler; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Family and friends may visit Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home on Monday, March 20th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Defiance, OH with a luncheon immediately following. The family wishes to extend extra special thanks to Dr. Veltri and the oncology nurses, especially Deb & Mary, for their compassionate care. Special thanks to Michele from Hospice who Karen referred to as her “angel.” Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my husband just two weeks prior to you losing your mom. I know how hard this is . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love , Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish, my heartfelt sympathies. So sad. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 So sorry for your loss, Trish. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Please accept my sincere condolences. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish, Very sorry for your loss. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish, your Mother sounds like one heck of a lady. I loved that she 'deliberately defied the odds'. Please accept my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish, Sorry about your loss, Deepest sympathies Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Trish,I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I am sorry for your loss. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Very sorry to hear your mom is gone Trish. What a delightful life she lived. The memories for all of you will be priceless. praying for the family. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jduenges Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I am very sorry about the loss of your Mom. It is so hard to loose a parent. My condolences, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Trish, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are a strong woman, and your mom sounds like an amazing woman herself. Eternal rest be granted unto her oh Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon her always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenO Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 So sorry to hear about your Mom - sounds like she fought a brave battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Trish, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. March has been a very hard month for so many of us on this board. I hope you and your family can find the peace you need. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I am sorry for your loss Adela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Trish, I am so very sorry. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 So very sorry, Trish. Sending you the best that can be. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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