Dorothy Buchanan-Davidson

Age 92 of Monroe, formerly of Oregon, WI, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Monroe Hospice Home. Dorothy was born on December 22, 1925 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of John and Helen (Huey) Buchanan. Dorothy obtained a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oregon, WI.

She is survived by three children, Scott (Tamara) Davidson of Hillsboro, OR, Janet Gildner of Whitewater, WI, and Nancy (Tom) Purdy of Monroe, WI; a brother, Robert (Harriette) Buchanan of Loudon, TN; and six grandchildren, Alexander Purdy, Steven Gildner, Emily Gildner, Andrew Gildner, Tanner Purdy, and Matthew Davidson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Max, on March 8, 2005.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Oregon. There will be a visitation at the church on June 9 ^th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial will be established in Dorothy's name for the First Presbyterian Church of Oregon, Oregon Senior Center, and the Oregon Library. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net