Patricia K. (Patty) Davidson passed away on June 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and friends, after several years’ battle with breast cancer.
Patty was born October 3, 1950, the third of four children to Jack and Fay Sullivan. When Patty was younger her dad was in the army, so they lived in several different places. Patty was born in Fort Custer Michigan, moved to Fort Lewis Washington, Newport Rhode Island where we went through our first hurricane, the Philippine Islands where our little sister Mary was born, Norfolk Virginia and then settled in Helena, MT where dad retired.
Patty graduated from Helena High School in 1968 and attended U of M for a couple years majoring in art education. Patty met Gordon Davidson, the love of her life, and they were married in 1970. From this marriage they were blessed with two children, Thomas John (TJ), and Brian Douglas. During the early years, Patty stayed home with their children and developed a love of gardening, painting, pottery and home improvement. They also spent many weekends at the family cabin on Flathead Lake enjoying family, swimming and watersports. Patty later worked for the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, which later became Department of Environmental Quality. Patty started in the Air Quality Bureau, and after taking technology and programming classes ended up in the Information Technology Bureau, working on the department’s web sites and applications.
Patty and Gordon and family also had a small ranch in the Helena Valley where they raised cattle and hay. We were always very thankful for the many friends and family who helped us brand and care for the place.
Patty was also very active in her church, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, serving on various committees and councils, bible study, etc. Her OLV family has been an important part of her life making many close friends, and helping us through many life challenges..
Just prior to Gordon’s death in 2012, Patty’s brother Mike and sister-in-law Linda came to help with all the ranch work and to care for Gordon and then Patty when her cancer returned. Patty’s dear friends Kathy, Pam, Cindy and Charlotte attended her many chemo sessions. They always made a special day out of our time together and passed on their love of quilting.
Patty was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Thomas and Edna Davidson, her sister Judy and husband Bill Laroux, and her son TJ.
Patty is survived by her son Brian Davidson, grandson Connor and granddaughter Paige, her brother Mike (Linda) Sullivan, sister Mary (Dan) Murray of Kalispell, brother-in-law Bruce (Glenda) Davidson and numerous nieces and nephews.
We would like to extend our appreciation to the staff and nurses at St Peters Cancer Treatment Center, and Dr. Thomas Weiner for their very compassionate care during this time period.
Services are pending at this time and will be announced when they’re complete.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 21, 2017
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Luncheon
Following Mass
Friday July 21, 2017
Fellowship Hall of the Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Luncheon
Friday July 21, 2017
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 21, 2017
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Luncheon
Following Mass
Friday July 21, 2017
Fellowship Hall of the Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Luncheon
Friday July 21, 2017
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena , Montana 59602
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Deziah Gilliam says
I am so sorry for your loss Brian, May she watch over all of you with her amazing angel wings and go fly with your dad in those amazing skies. Love you all. Deziah
George Lane says
Patty and Gordon were good friends and great neighbors. When we first moved across the road from them, they were instrumental in teaching us how to grow hay and take care of our land. Patty always had a smile and a warm welcome as did Gordon. Both Deb and I will miss them, but they are in a better place and they are together.
Bob and Valerie Raisch (FL.) says
Patty was a joy to work with, a hard and dedicated worker, and a fun friend. Still laughing about the Halloween when she came dressed as a bag lady to work. Both my wife Valerie and I extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends and if we still lived in MT. would be at the service.
Sandy Morgan says
To the family of Patty,
Sincere condolences to her family at this time. Patty and I were Helena High School Class of ’68 friends. She always had a smile on her face and a welcome hello. I will miss seeing her.
Rest in Peace with your family in Heaven.
Val Flansaas says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Mike and Mary I am so sorry for your loss. Time to draw on all those memories.
Lauren Murphy says
Patty was such a sweet lady. She raised a wonderful son, Brian, and grandson, Connor. It was my great pleasure to have them both as fourth graders at Rossiter.
You both and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers,
Lauren Murphy
Adel Johnson says
Patty was one of the nicest, hard working people I knew at the Department of Environmental Quality. She made this wet-behind-the-ears, new employee feel welcome. Sorry for your family’s loss.
Casey Bogard says
my thoughts and prayers are with you. sorry I was unable to attend the funeral. I loved working with Patty!
Lindi Rusek says
I am very sorry to hear of your loss Brian I always thought the world of your parents. My deepest condolences….