Vivian (Lambson) Davidson |
| Posted 2009-06-13 by Eastern Arizona Courier |
| Vivian Lambson Davidson passed away peacefully in her home May 22, 2009, at the age of 94. Vivian, born in Redlands on July 21, 1914, was the daughter of Gila Valley pioneers Ephraim and Maybelle Lambson. She is survived by her sons, Vance, Edward and Douglas; daughter, Arlene; one sister, Ardith; and a brother, Phil. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlo, in 1978; their son, Stephen, in 2006; and a grandson, Jason, in 1989. She leaves behind a posterity of 26 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was married to Arlo B. Davidson of Safford in 1935. Together, they worked in the Gila Valley, running movie theaters for Louis Long. They later moved to Phoenix and then to Chandler in 1945. There, Vivian ran Davidson’s Reliable Hardware, and Arlo was a mail carrier. Affectionately known as “Mrs. Reliable” she served the household needs of the community for over 30 years. After she retired, she moved to Mesa to work in the Arizona LDS Temple. In her lifetime, she served in many capacities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, making the most of each and every calling. As a mother, she was a vigilant teacher and very supportive of her children’s many talents and activities. Services were May 30 at the Miller Ward Building, 933 E. Brown Road, Mesa. Burial was at the Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements were by Bueler Mortuary. Published on Sunday, May 31, 2009 Eastern Arizona Courier, Safford, Arizona. |
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