Karen Lou Davidson

Karen Lou Davidson, 67, a resident of the Forest Grove community, passed away on May 8, 2020, at her home.
She was born to Elmer and Ollie (Hillerud) Allstot, on May 11, 1952, in Brookings, South Dakota.  She spent the early years of her childhood there, before the family moved to North Plains, Oregon.
On October 31, 1969, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard "Dick" Powell Davidson.  The first few years of their marriage were spent in Arizona, before moving to Oregon.  Karen and Dick later divorced, but ended up being very good friends later in life.  Together, they had three children, and several grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her three children; Tina Jackson (Mark) of Newberg, OR;  Tonya Hesselgesser of Forest Grove, OR; and Mike Davidson (Audra) of Hillsboro, OR.  She is also survived by her eight grandchildren; Ashley Fetter (Jeff),  Colin Gardner, and Audrey Jackson (Tina's children);  John Atkinson, Jr., Kyle Hesselgesser, and Haley Hesselgesser (Tonya's children);  Roman Davidson, and Vayda Davidson (Mike's children).  Survivors also include her mother, Ollie Allstot; her siblings, David Allstot, Delores Sylvester, Judy Helzer, Mavis Lewis, Dennis Allstot, and Pam Allstot;  many nieces and nephews, and also her life partner, Jim Humbert.  Other survivors include her former sons-in-law, Phil Gardner (dad to Ashley and Colin) and Brad Hesselgesser (dad to John, Kyle and Haley).
She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Allstot; her former husband, Dick Davidson; and her grandson, Martin Davidson (Mike's son).  She was also preceded in death by siblings who died during, or shortly after birth: Barbara, Elmer Jr., and Donna.
Karen opened her heart to Jesus in her last few years of life.  Through her faith, she found peace and comfort that she otherwise would not have known.  Her family rests in the hope that they will see her again one day.  Until then, she is, and will be loved, and missed beyond measure.