Ladora N. Davidson Obituary (1930 - 2011)

LaDora N. Davidson PLEASANT VIEW - Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, LaDora N. Davidson passed away on October 9, 2011 as a result of injuries from a fall at home. She was born on November 20, 1930, in Mantua, Utah to James F. Nelson and Alta V. Jeppsen Nelson. She married Kenneth H. Davidson on October 4, 1950 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. LaDora graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor's degree in nursing. She was employed as a head nurse at McKay-Dee Hospital and the old Dee Hospital for 26 years. She loved to bowl, she loved the Utah Jazz and the road trips to Wendover. She was an avid golfer and was a past-president of the Ladies Golf Auxiliary at the Ben Lomond Golf Association. She truly loved her many golf friends. LaDora was fondly known as "Grandma D." to many children besides her own grandchildren. She loved her family, her children and her grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all. LaDora is survived by her husband Kenneth; four daughters - Yvonne (Scott) Young of No. Ogden, Christine (Randy) Young of No. Ogden, Laurie Griffin of Sandy, and MaryLynn Stell of Aloha, Oregon; a sister Margaret (Ralph) Andersen of Roy; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many loving and caring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marie Olson. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff at the Intensive Care Unit at McKay-Dee Hospital and others who assisted in LaDora's care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the McKay-Dee Hospital Foundation, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84403. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Myer's Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe, Blvd., Ogden, Utah. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, the 12th from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service, both at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 12, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 13, 2011 11:00 AM Graveside ServiceEvergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 13, 2011 11:00 AM