Karen Kay Davidson

April 15, 1947 - April 21, 2013

Davidson, Karen Kay, of St. Louis, Missouri, was born April 15, 1947, in Roseau, Minnesota, to Martin and Irene (nee Palm) Davidson, and entered into rest, Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Oak Park Nursing Home in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 0 months and 6 days. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving domestic partner, Sandy Craven, (united April, 15, 2005 in Tower Grove Park), two (2) children, Nicholas Thomas Craven and Cody Michael Craven, two (2) brothers, Dean (Judy) Davidson of Indiana and Jack Davidson of Minnesota, her nieces and nephews; Larry Davidson, Diana Dix, Darla Aldred, Jacki Lunsetter, Jeffrey Davidson, Jennifer McCarthy, and Jared Davidson, Janet Strandlie, who was a sister to her, and many other relatives and friends. Karen loved frogs and elephants. She sang in church and loved classic hymns. She was especially fond of irises and chocolate. She was truly a great friend. She is fondly remembered and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3664 Arsenal, St. Louis, MO 63116. A reception and meal will follow immediately in the St. John’s Parish Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 790129 Department SK, St. Louis, MO 63179-0129 Arrangements by Cremation Society of St. Louis, 10305 Big Bend, Kirkwood, MO 63122, (314) 205-0022.