Mary Jane Davis, 91, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Ely, Minnesota. Mary was born September 29, 1926 in Cloquet, Minnesota to Bill and Mayme Clendening. She graduated from Carlton High School in 1944 and actively participated in several music groups. She was a member of the Paine Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mary graduated from the College of St. Scholastica Department of Nursing in 1949 and worked as an R.N. at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth for 27 years. She was a member of Woodland United Methodist Church and the Twin Ports Genealogical Society.

In 1949 she married Lawrence Edward "Pete" Davis and spent the next several years raising their family in Duluth. She was a loving mother to her children and grandchildren. Music was a big part of her life – she was a church organist, pianist, and sang in the choir. Mary excelled in her love of cooking. She enjoyed her nursing career and was happy to help people.

In 1985 Pete and Mary moved to Eagle's Nest Lake. Mary was involved with the ENL Association, EN Seniors, was a charter member and first president of the "Fireflies" (auxiliary to the Fire Department), and was a member of Ely United Methodist Church.

Mary is survived by her husband Pete, daughter Joy (Robert) Sundquist, and son Mark (Linda) Davis; grandchildren: Shelly, Aaron (Jana), Pamela, and Nic; and great-grandchildren: Brookelyn, Brayden, Maddelyn, Finnean, Emmelyn, Blake, and Molly. Mary is also survived by Robert Sundquist's children and grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, W.J. "Bill" and Mayme (Butterfield) Clendening.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Service Tuesday, January 9, 2017, at Ely United Methodist Church. Pastor Dana Thompson will officiate. Spring Interment will be in the Ely Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

Family services are provided by Bauman Vermilion, a Bauman Family Funeral Home. To express condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 9, 2018
United Methodist Church - Ely
305 East Camp Street Ely, MN, Saint Louis 55731
Funeral Service 11:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 9, 2018
United Methodist Church - Ely
305 East Camp Street Ely, MN, Saint Louis 55731
Spring Interment Thursday, May 10, 2018
Ely Cemetery
2002 East Sheridan Street Ely, MN 55731