Loraine Davidson

    Loraine Elizabeth (Blakesley) Davidson, age 88, was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Holyoke to Glenn and Alice (Goodman) Blakesley. She died and went to be with her Lord on March 13, 2018, in Imperial, Nebraska.
    She attended school in Holyoke and graduated from Holyoke High School. She was united in marriage to Glen Davidson on Dec. 12, 1948, at the Holyoke Baptist Church. They settled on the old Davidson farmstead northwest of Lamar, Nebraska, and lived there until they built a home south of Lamar in 1959. They resided there more than 50 years, and Loraine resided there after Glen’s death until her health precipitated her move to assisted living in Imperial. To this union, three children were born: Ross, Mark and Deon.
    Loraine accepted the Lord at a young age and was baptized into his death and was a member of the Holyoke Baptist Church. After their marriage, Loraine and Glen were members of the Lamar Christian Church until its closing. They attended First Christian Church in Holyoke until their health no longer allowed.
    Loraine was a farmer’s wife and mother, working alongside Glen, driving trucks and grain carts during harvest, working cattle, moving equipment and other duties, as well as keeping a nice home and raising the children. For many years she participated in all the parties for the children’s school activities. She was a charter member of the Lamar Extension Club and remained a member until its cessation.
    Loraine and Glen enjoyed traveling and traveled to Hawaii, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Mexico, Jamaica and the Bahama Islands. She enjoyed visits from her family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    Loraine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Davidson; and sister, Holly “Hazel” Lane.
    She is survived by her sister, Katherine Roth of Brush; brother, Earle Blakesley of Kauai, Hawaii; sons, Ross and Loretta Davidson of Sterling, and Mark and Peggi Davidson of Lamar; daughter, Deon Skomp and Tim Bartels of Lamar; grandsons, Chance and Jessica Skomp of Lamar, Colton Skomp of Lamar and Craig Davidson of Omaha, Nebraska; granddaughter, Janette and Travis Hieber of Imperial; great-grandsons, Canton and Calder Skomp of Lamar and Nolan Hieber of Imperial; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Loraine chose cremation, and a private family service will be held at a later date.
    Memorials are suggested to the Lamar Fire Department or the donor’s choice.
    Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.
    Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial has been entrusted with arrangements.