Rosemary H. Davis, 90, of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Born July 29, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Helen (Thomas) Young. Her husband, Jack M. Davis died in 1983. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, attended Kalamazoo College, and graduated from Western Michigan University. Rosemary worked for the Northern Province of the Moravian Church Center, Bethlehem for 6 years until retiring in 1995. Prior to that she worked at Martin Guitar for 18 years. She was a member of Palmer Moravian Church where she sang in the choir and was a soloist. She was a delegate for the Northern Province of the Moravian Synod where she was an advocate for gay rights in the church. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer and board member of Moravian Hall Square for eight years.
Surviving are her children, Linda Davis-Wallen and her husband, Cleon “Skip”, Curtis Davis and his wife, Gwenn, and James Davis and his wife, Linda; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a great great grandson. Her siblings, Daniel Young, Dorothy Troutman Kusmack, and Phyllis Slocum died earlier.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. Masks are required in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Palmer Moravian Church or the Good Samaritan Fund at Moravian Hall Square. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Larry Briody
December 6, 2020 at 12:14 pm
I was sorry to hear about your mother who was a fine person who could communicate well with just about everyone.Her sense of humor always put me at ease and I always felt that I was talking to a friend as opposed to a parent. Losing one’s mother is never easy and there are no real words of solace for such a sad event.Know that “Briardy”as she called me remembers your mother smilingly.
Sandy Applegate
December 7, 2020 at 9:17 am
Dear Linda, Skip,Curt and Jim So sorry to hear that your Mother passed away. What a great lady and I consider myself lucky to have known and worked with her.
Beverly Fillman
December 7, 2020 at 9:03 pm
Jim, Linda and family….I never met your dear Mother, but I feel I knew her…listening to the beautiful way you described her, in discussions we had. Many prayers and blessing sent your way. Remember all the good times……….
Scott avery
December 8, 2020 at 2:17 pm
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My sincerest sympathy to the family at this difficult time.
Sandy Siegfried
December 9, 2020 at 11:24 am
I am so sorry to hear about Rosemary’s passing. Rosemary hired me at Martin Guitar 40 plus years ago. She was admired for her dignity, grace and class. I personally would like to thank her for taking a chance on a 20 year old with absolutely no experience. Rest in Peace!