Deborah A. Davis, 58, Plymouth, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus following a courageous one year battle with cancer. She has been a Plymouth resident since 1992.
Deb was born the daughter of James R. and Carol L. (Ziolkowski) Guthrie on April 30, 1957, in Muskego, Wis. There she graduated high school with the Class of 1975. She then attended Waukesha Technical School.
On Nov. 27, 1982 in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, she became the wife of William E. Davis who survives. They became the parents of four children: Scott, Heather, James and Katherine.
Deb had a passion for the P.H.S. Girls Basketball team and for the past 16 years was known as the “Team Mom” for the varsity squad keeping score books and will be greatly missed. She and Bill attended the many activities of their children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority – Zeta Zeta Chapter. For the past 15 years she has had the position of quality assurance assistant with Lake City Heat Treating in Warsaw.
Surviving is her husband of 33 years: Bill Davis; and children: Scott A. (Nicole) Davis, Otsego, Min.; their children: Rutledge; and Vaughn; daughter: Heather K. (William) Ridenour, Clearfield, Utah; their children: William; Trevon; Rylee; and Broolyn; son: James W. (Sara) Davis, Dyer; their children: Kaelyn; and Nora; and daughter: Katherine M. who was wed to Thomas George this past Friday in her Mothers presence. They reside in Indianapolis. Also surviving is her mother: Carol L. Guthrie, Muskego, Wis.; brothers: Brian Guthrie, San Mateo, Calif.; and Kevin (Linda) Guthrie, Wind Lake, Wis; sister: Cheryl (John) Swarztrauber, Waterloo, Wis.; and her godsons: Weston Schwarztruaber; and Adam Guthrie survive along with many nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Preceding her in death was her father: James R. Guthrie; in-laws: Vaughn and Della Davis; and brother and sister-in-law: Gerald and Sally Davis.
A Delta Theta Tau memorial rite will be given at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, prior to public visitation from 4-8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. A Vigil Prayer Service presided by Fr. John Korcsmar C.S.C. will end the evening at 7:45 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, led by nephew John B. Davis.
Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery in Plymouth.
Preferred are memorial gift contributions to the Plymouth High School Girls Basketball Program, Plymouth.
