" Arial; passed away September 9, 2011 in Clarkston, Michigan. " Arial; "She was born July 19, 1909 in Detroit, Michigan and was a long time resident of Grosse Pointe, Michigan where she was a volunteer at Bon Secours Hospital and a member of the Questers group. " Arial; "She had lived in the Washington, D.C. area, Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles and traveled widely throughout the United States. Her summers were spent in Pentwater, Michigan where her ancestors had settled 150 years ago. She taught in the Detroit Public Schools. Her friends, children and grandchildren will remember her always with fondness. She blessed us all with her family values, her sharp wit and positive outlook on life. " Arial; "Her intelligence and conversational skill made her an interesting and amusing companion no matter the age of her audience. " Arial; "She was an avid reader throughout her long life, believing in the value of education for herself and others. She was a memorable presence who will be keenly missed. " Arial; "Dorothy was preceeded in death by her husband of 75 years, Philip Davis, and is survived by her children Mary (Harold) Bannasch and Robert (Mona) Davis, and her grandchildren Harold (Desiree) Bannasch, John (Christy) Bannasch, Robert (Winnie) Davis Jr., Stephen Bannasch and Elizabeth (Martin) Davis-Pennington and great grandchildren Collin Davis, Davis Pennington, Elliott Pennington and Neve Davis. " Arial;