Gladstone, MIAlice M. Davis, age 88, of
Gladstone, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 30, 2016, at
Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.
Alice was born March 8, 1928, in
Gladstone, the daughter of Samuel and Mary “Minnie”
(McCarthy) Dunsmore. She was raised in Gladstone and was a
1946 graduate of Gladstone High School. Following high school, Alice
enrolled at Northern Michigan University where she received her
teaching certificate in 1950. She went on to teach for the Perkins
school district before accepting a teaching position with the
Gladstone school system. On July 11, 1964, Alice was united in
marriage to Thomas Davis, at All Saints Church, and together the
couple made their home and spent many wonderful years together, in
Gladstone. Alice retired in 1987 with 37 years of combined teaching.
Alice was a lifelong member of All Saints Church in Gladstone. She
was a Senior Class Advisor and member of the Gladstone Scholarship and
Student Loan Committee.
Additionally, Alice coached the Gladstone Debate Team as well as the
Gladstone Golf Team. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, going to
camp, and reading. Alice was a club champion golfer, Girl Scout Camp
Director at the Girl Scouts Camp in Shingleton, and during her college
years, she volunteered at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay.
Alice is survived by her loving
husband Tom:
Niece: Ann (Martin) Bakken of
Holt, MI
Also surviving are additional
nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Samuel and Minnie Dunsmore:
Sisters: Christine Ridings and
Mary Dunsmore
Alice’s family will receive
friends on Friday, from 9:30AM to
11:30AM, at
the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will
follow visiting hours on Friday, at 12:00PM, at All Saints Church in
Gladstone, with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating.
Luncheon will follow mass in the All Saints Parish Hall. Alice will be
laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. Memorial
contributions in Alice’s name may be directed to Gladstone Scholarship
and Student Loan Foundation or to All Saints Catholic Church.
Envelopes will be available throughout visitation. The Skradski
Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.
Cindi Davis - Gladstone, MI
I will never forget the perch fishing trip with Aunt Alice and Betty D. and Joan A. They brought me perch fishing during spring break. Wow, did we catch the fish. A garbage bag full. There was no time for eating or drinking. Just catching, what fun!!!
Cindy Brock - Rapid River, Mi
Our sympathy to the family of Alice. I was a teacher with her at Gladstone, and have fond memories of her.
Milo Austin - Conway, AR
Dear Tom,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Alice, or Miss Dunsmore as we knew her in school. I always enjoyed seeing her at our class reunions. I believe she is now the last of the “early”, long-time teachers we had in the 1960’s. There is only one other I can think of who may still be alive when I graduated in 1966. Please accept my belated condolences.