Jill Davis Widmer ("Birdie")

Friday, Jan. 15, 2016

Jill Davis Widmer, “Birdie,” devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died at home surrounded by her family on Jan. 3, 2016. 

Born April 7, 1968, to Jack and Ruby Davis, Jill was the youngest of nine children and enjoyed being the “baby” and all the spoiling that came with it. 

She married her love, Scott Widmer, on Oct. 3, 1992 and together they had three children. Jill found her niche in life through creating a warm and loving home, and raising their children. She strived every day to be the best wife and mom, always involved in everything they did, and so proud of their accomplishments. She taught her children how to be strong, independent, loyal, and honest – exactly how she lived her life. She thoroughly enjoyed her girl time with daughter and best friend, Meg. She shared her love of animals – hunting for snakes and reptiles, and fishing with Tom. She found pure joy watching Joey excel in sports, music and school. She was a loyal friend and mentor to many. 

Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, in which she and Scott would host their entire family each year. She enjoyed family vacations, fishing, and golfing with her mom and sister. She enjoyed designing and helping build the last two homes they lived in. She was comfortable being both a “tomboy” and a “girly girl.”

She will be missed every day by her husband, Scott; children Megan, Thomas, Jonathan; and four-legged companion, Penny. She fought hard to stay and hated the thought of leaving her family and friends. She will live on through the good her children will contribute to the world. Also survived by her mother; eight siblings Dianne (Ingo), Bob, Pat (Ron), Lisa (Mike), Lori (Joe), Bill, Jackie (Glenn), and James; 21 nieces and nephews; mother- and father-in-law Stan and Paula Widmer; and sister-in-law Amy (Darin). She was a loyal friend and mentor to many, but special thanks to the loyalty shown by Scarrie and Staci, and James for always being there, texting and calling her each day.  

She was preceded by her beloved dad, Zia and Zio, Auntie, and cousin Gary.

“If there ever comes a time when we can’t be together, hold me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” –Winnie the Pooh 

A funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 8 at Saint Catherine of Siena Newman Center.