Martha Mae Davidson

Martha Mae Davidson, of Zionsville, Indiana, left her earthly life on October20, 2025, at 9:20 pm.
Martha was born in Monticello, Indiana on February 16, 1933, to Caleb Adam Cauble and Inez Mae Knight Cauble. She was the oldest of four siblings, Martha (also known as Marty to many!), Marvin, Marilyn, and Marjorie. They enjoyed life in town, walking to town or school, and exploring on their bicycles.

After graduation from Monticello High School, Martha slipped into her adventure shoes and straveled to Hawaii with her cousin. This would be the first of many adventures for Martha throughout her lifetime.
Martha then moved to Indianapolis to begin work. There she was introduced to the tall, dapper Gilbert Davidson. Friends arranged for Gil, who was selling knives, to make a visit to Martha. They were married on November 26, 1956, in Monticello.
After they married, Martha and Gil moved to Indianapolis, Chicago, back to Indianapolis, to Atlanta for many years, and finally back to Indianapolis. Martha helped Gilbert establish his career, first purchasing Avels, Inc., a distributorship for power devices, and then developing the company into Davidson, Inc. Along the way they added other companies, including Hydroserve, and Flotec, which ultimately became a leading medical device developer and manufacturer. Martha was proud to chip in and help, whether it was answering phones, filing, or any office work.
Martha and Gilbert welcomed three children, Brian Russell, Bradley Ross, and Ellen Beth during their early years in Indianapolis and Chicago. The family traveled often, often packing into Gilbert’s Mooney, Bonanza, or Duke airplane (necessary as the family grew!)
Martha and Gilbert also traveled the world with Young President’s Organization (YPO), and Martha loved these trips. They visited Egyptian pyramids; dined in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, and in the Diamondhead volcanic crater in Oahu, Hawaii; rode camels in Egypt; made friends with the Fairy Penguins in Australia; and enjoyed the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Martha also delighted in road trips throughout the U.S., especially art shopping trips to Taos, NM.
Martha was a life-long accomplished seamstress and made beautiful dresses. She enjoyed quilting, cross-stitching, embroidery, and crewel work, and her family was very proud of her workmanship. Martha also was active in ALTA tennis while in Atlanta. Her team was known not for tennis skills, but for the post-match social gatherings. After Gilbert passed away in 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Martha continued to make new friends and reconnect with old friends. She became active in church life groups, book clubs, field trips, and chair yoga at Hoosier Village. As expected, the yoga group spent as much time visiting at the coffee shop after class, thoroughly enjoying their post-workout times. Martha was an avid puzzle and crossword puzzle player. She never missed the Indianapolis 500 races or a Kansas City Chief game.
Martha is survived by her sister Marilyn (John) Crowel, of Monticello; 3 children: Brian Russell (Betsy Curry) Davidson of Carmel; Bradley Davidson of Indianapolis; Ellen Davidson Domnick (Darrel) of Stillwater, OK ; grandsons Benjamin (Monica) Davidson of Carmel; Cameron Domnick of Stillwater, OK; step-grandsons Ryan (Jill) Domnick of Lawrence, KS; Noah (Liz) Domnick of Tulsa, OK; great-grandchildren Persephonie and Elizabeth Davidson. She also is survived by many precious nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, Gilbert Davidson; brother, Marvin Cauble; and sister, Marjorie (Jim) Quackenbush.
A service to celebrate Martha’s life will be held in the Chapel at Hoosier Village on November 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am. Following the service, please join us for a reception at the Chapel’s Great Hall. Please feel free to join in during this day, with any word or remembrance to celebrate her loving life, during the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations or gifts may be made to The Schwarz Cancer Center at Indiana University Hospital, or the Alzheimer’s’ Association.
The family want to thank the IU hospice team and the Hooser Village health center staff for their loving care and concern for Martha during her illness.

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