Patricia "Patty" Haase Davis

Patricia Haase Davis, wife of the late Leland Davis. Patty leaves four children: Melissa Pobanz
(the late John), Shelley Albiez, Christian Davis (Lori), and Timothy Davis (Carol) as well as
grandchildren: Sean and Joshua Davis, Angela Albiez, Riley, Brady, and Ruby Davis. Patty truly
lived out her motto, “Brighten the corner where you are.” Whether surviving the Great
Depression or raising her family, she was eternally loving and positive. She had natural way of
making others feel better for having just been in her presence.

Patty graduated from Withrow HS in 1945 where she:
Danced in Pony Chorus and was part of the modern dance club
Served on Senior Council
Played varsity field hockey, basketball, and softball.
Was first a mascot in the marching band at Withrow junior high school before becoming
Smitty’s high-stepping drum majorette and drum major at Withrow High School --
The first girl drum major in Cincinnati.
Was presented the Withrow Honor Girl ring, which was given to the
all-around outstanding female graduate of 1945.
Was elected Sweetheart of Demolay for the city of Cincinnati.

She graduated from the University of Cincinnati Teachers College in 1949 where she:
Played varsity field hockey and basketball.
Was president of the Women’s Athletic Association.
Was drum majorette and elected band sponsor of the marching band.
Was tapped for Mortar Board for all around leadership and participation.
Was presented the UC senior class ring (The “C Ring”) for the outstanding female graduate.

She married Leland Davis on August 26, 1950. Leland and Patty moved to Evanston, Ill where
Leland was awarded a graduate scholarship at Northwestern University and Patty taught
modern dancing at Evanston High School. They went on to live in many parts of the country as
they built their family and professional life together – including Louisville, KY, Philadelphia, and
Los Angeles. Upon their return to Cincinnati, Patty was a physical education teacher at her
alma mater, Withrow Junior High School.

She was devoted to Mt. Washington Church where she served as an Elder, Trustee, church
school teacher, and Stephen Minister. She will continue to be loved beyond words by her
children and family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church and
Hospice of Cincinnati. .

Died Feb. 22, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Residence Mt. Washington. Service at Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington on Fri. Feb. 28, at 10 AM. Friends may visit at the Church on Thur. from 5-8 PM.

The family requests donations to Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church and
Hospice of Cincinnati.