Jeanne P. Davison

Jeanne P. Davison 95, of DeKalb died Monday, March 15, 2021 at home.  She was born May 12, 1925 in DeKalb and was the daughter of J. Clayton and Genevieve (Sullivan) Pooler.

Jeanne graduated from DeKalb High School in 1942 and then went on to Northern Illinois University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1946.  She married Charles "Chuck" O. Davison on February 2, 1949 at First United Methodist Church in DeKalb.  She was a P.E. Teacher, and she owned the Lullaby Shop for 20 years in DeKalb.

She played field hockey, but her real love was baseball, playing for the Gau Oilers a semi-pro hardball team where she was a great bunter and leader at stealing bases.  She enjoyed dancing with her husband, spending time at the lake, traveling with her family on cruises, watching the Chicago White Sox, playing cards (solitaire and war), dogs, elephants and the color pink. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed going to all of their events.  Jeanne would do anything for her family, and she knew everything.  She was the Secretary/Treasurer and active in ZONTA which was an organization empowering woman in business.

Survivors include two children; Suzanne Berg of DeKalb and Bradley (Jane) Davison of DeKalb. Grandchildren; Mark (Kate) Berg, Christine (Bill) Schofield, Kayli (Jake) Elliott, and Hannah (John) Nieland.  Great grandchildren; Abigail and Emma Berg and Via Elliott.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Chuck.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00am at Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Janet Hunt officiating. Burial will be held immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions masks and social distancing will be enforced at all services.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.