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Elaine Davis Obituary
Elaine I. Davis (Finks) left this earthly home March 22, 2013. She died in Eagle, Idaho just 3 days shy of her 96th birthday.
She was born March 25, 1917, on Easter Sunday in Lawrence, Kansas to Bessie Mae and William R. Hill. She attended school in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in the class of 1936.
She married Raymond E. Davis of Kansas City, Missouri, and they had three children: Marlene C. Thornton of Eagle, Idaho, Phillip R, Davis of Kansas City, Missouri and Gary L. Davis of Fresno, California.
Elaine lived in Lawrence over 80 years before moving to Bend, Oregon where she resided in Whispering Winds Retirement Community for a number of years. She spent her last four years in Eagle, Idaho living with her daughter Marlene and son-in-law Ed Thornton.
She was a lifetime member of the First Regular Missionary Baptist Church in Lawrence, Kansas.
She was a devoted homemaker and mother her entire life. She touched many hearts and souls with her charitable acts of love.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Idaho Home and Hospice Care and At Home Care and Assistance Service.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Summers Funeral Home, 3629 E. Ustick Road, Meridian, Idaho 83646 (208) 343-6493.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dianna Winsley
April 2, 2013
Your family are in our prayers. Mrs. Davis lived next door to my grandmother Erma Stillman. I remember waving at her across the field as a young girl.
Sandra Hayes Shawhan
March 30, 2013
My name is Sandra Hayes Shawhan and I grew up knowing Mrs. Elaine Davis and her family. I know that my mother and Mrs. Davis were dearest of friends. I still a recipe that Mrs. Davis gave me one year for the delicious sugar cookies she would make. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing and several friends passed the information on to me. I live in Honolulu but I would visit Mrs. Davis when I came to Lawrence in the summers or holidays.
Peace be with you, Mrs. Davis and to your loving family.
Diana Nelson Brown
March 28, 2013
Our thought and prayers go out to the entire family of Mrs. Davis. Growing up in North Lawrence and attending First Regular brings such fond memories. We will continue to lift you up in our prayers.
John and Bertha Nelson and Family
Bertha nelson
March 28, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 28, 2013
We will miss You always, Mr and Mrs John Nelson..
Ramon Noches
March 27, 2013
I remember Mrs. Davis as the long-time President of the Lincoln School PTA. I extend to her family my deepest condolences and prayers.
michele simpson
March 27, 2013
Gary, Marlene & Ed, praying for you all. Cherish your memories and know that Finks is at peace. Resse and Michele Simpson
Peggy Howard Thompson
March 27, 2013
Marlene I have often thought about you and your mother. She was a beautiful person. You were bless to have her for many years. May God bless you and the rest of the family
Leonard (Jr.) & Leatha Clark
March 27, 2013
To the Family:
A very special lady and family member she was--- may God's presence and your memories ease the pain of your loss. God bless and keep you.
JAMES JESSIE ELLEN BARNES BROWN
March 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Catt
March 27, 2013
Marlene: Your mother was a lovely lady and so fortunate to have you as her caring and attentive daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Mary Anne McClure
March 27, 2013
We were just talking about Elaine YESTERDAY and saw her obituary today. She was a good friend of many years to the McClure family in Lawrence. She would have been interested to know that Rosemary, age 92, passed away five days before she did and that Rens (my husband) died on Feb. 14, last year, age 86. Condolences to your family. She held a special place in the hearts of our family.
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