Betsy Davidson

Betsy was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the youngest child of Isadore (IG) and Miriam Goldbarg. She was a graduate of Central High School and attended the University of Minnesota where she met Arthur Davidson, her husband of 69 years. Arthur and Betsy moved their family to Omaha in 1958 to run the Omaha branch of Davidson’s Furniture.

They raised two children, Mary-Beth and Doug in a beautiful house that Arthur designed and Betsy filled with animals, love and furniture! 

Betsy was incredibly active in the Omaha Community and held leadership roles in the League of Women Voters, Great Books, and the Afgan Studies program at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She was a board member and instrumental force of Tuesday Musical, responsible for bringing world class musicians and classical music to the city of Omaha.

Together they enjoyed doubles tennis with friends for many years, loved traveling and learning about different cultures with trips to China, Afghanistan, Alaska and Switzerland. They regularly hosted international students and even an Afghan wedding in their home. She leaves a legacy of love for candy, politics, humor, dogs named after Russian dictators, dinner parties, puns and odes, and accessories. 

Betsy had a deep love for her family and friends and us for her. She will be greatly missed.

She delighted everyone who she came in contact with. A special thank you to caregivers at: The Blumkin Home and Methodist Hospital caregivers.

Memorials can be made to: Arthur L. and Betsy Davidson Emergency Assistance Fund at the Jewish Federation of Omaha