Alice Jane Fike
May 04, 1934 - December 18, 2020
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MADISON - Alice Jane Davis Fike, age 86 died on Friday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Portage, Wis.
Alice managed a large household of ten children, then her own Alice’s restaurant, and wrapped work up with 25 years in the Brittingham Gift Shop. She loved sewing quilts, long walks, and her beloved little cat, Toby.
Alice is survived by her brother, George Henderson Davis of Minneapolis, Min.; and her children, Lisa, John of Palm Springs, Calif., Letitia of Milwaukee, Janet of Belgium, EU and Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Obediah Davis and Gertrude Esther Clifton; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Davis (wife, Irene Senecal); and her brothers, John Clifton Davis and Robert Lee Davis (husband, Ronnie Sellers); and her children, Laurie, Jean, James, Mary, and Amy.
There will be no service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Lisa Fike
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Cathy Jacob
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Lisa, I am sorry that your Mom died. Its a sad time especially now. I hope you can find comfort in your memories and those who are close to you. Love to you,
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John Hellenbrand
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She was always busy hard at work in the restaurant. She was a wonderful person and raised wonderful children. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Christopher Robin
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I met Alice back in the late 80s while dating one of her lovely daughters. Alice was gracious and kind when we would visit but it was her story that has left an indelible impression on me. It certainly was not an easy journey for Mrs Fike yet she marched on. Truly an impressive human. Rest In Peace ma’am.
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Amanda Postel
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I'm glad that grandma adopted our kitty Toby and took care of him in her apartment. She used to always tell us about whatever program she had most recently seen on PBS, and now I'm just like that except it's about the podcast I heard. :) I remember when she loved to stay active and take walks every day. It must have been hard to have so many children. I wonder if she was really up for the job. It must have been hard to lose so many children too, and lose touch with others. I think your wall of photographs was your way of staying connected on some level and feeling proud of your big family. Rest in peace, grandma.
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