Marian (Stickelman) Davison was born October 26, 1915 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of I.E. Stickelman and Jennie (Lister) Stickelman. She grew up attending school in Clarinda and was a member of the Church of God in Shambaugh, Iowa. On July 21, 1932 she was united in marriage to Wendell Davison. The coupe spent their early years on the farm before moving to Clarinda in 1956. She worked at Clarinda Hardware, which was owned by her brother Keith for many years. She also assisted at the Walker Funeral Home. Marian loved to cook and was always trying new recipes. In 1954, she sent a cookie recipe to Better Homes and Gardens and it won a place in their Prize Tested recipes! After she was no longer able to cook, she enjoyed reading cookbooks.

Marian and Wendell enjoyed wintering in the South where they made many friends. Marian was an accomplished china painter and loved to knit, quilt, crochet and play cards with her friends. However, her favorite times were spent with her family

Left to cherish Marian's memory are her daughter Phyllis Kendall and husband Bob of Clarinda, Iowa; her son Dallas Davison and wife Connie of Garland, Texas; daughter-in-law Ikie Lane of Shenandoah, Iowa; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren; along with many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Marian in death were her parents, I.E. and Jennie Stickelman; her husband, Wendell Davison in December of 2002; a son, Lyle Davison in January of 1974; a great-granddaughter, Tracy; a great-great grandson, Dalton; a sister, Laura Hughes and three brothers, Orville, Howard and Keith.

Marian was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother. Her family will cherish the memories they shared throughout the years.