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Jessica Gwyn Davis 

May 20, 1962 - January 26, 2026 

Jessica Gwyn Davis passed away on January 26th, 2026 in Fort Collins, CO at the age of 63. She was born to Clair and Goentje Davis in Charlotte, Michigan on May 20, 1962.

She graduated from Abington High School in Pennsylvania (1980), Cornell University (1983, B.S. Agronomy), Texas Tech University (1984, M.S. Soil Science), Texas A&M University (1989, Ph.D. Soil Science), and Boston University (2012, Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship).

She married Jack Rainey in 1986, who passed away in 1987. Jessica was on the faculty of the University of Georgia from 1989-1995, and moved to Colorado State University in 1995. She married LaVern "Swanie" Swanson in 1997 and has two amazing children, Maya Swanson and Peter Swanson. While in hospice she told her siblings "There's only one highlight of my life. Having the honor of being Mom to Maya and Peter."

She is also survived by her siblings Erik Davis (Jill), Emily Abraham (Alejandro), and Marc Davis (Susan). As well as, step-son Shade Swanson his wife Cathy Swanson and grandchildren Adam Swanson and Isabella Swanson. Jessica was also deeply connected with her German family. Predeceased by her Uncle Till Schargorodsky (Hilde) and is survived by her cousins Nina Schargorodsky (Jorg), Jonas Schargorodsky, Julia Bachmann, und Svea Schargorodsky. Also survived by step-daughter Sherry Williams (Clint), grandson Anthony Williams, and granddaughter Amanda Williams.