Eunice "Juna" Mary Davies

Eunice “Juna” Mary Davies,98, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. She was born on February 17, 1925 to John William and Eunice May Adelle McIntosh, in Huntington Beach, California. She was number six of eight children and grew up on a cattle feeding ranch in a loving Christian home. She became a Christian at age eight and walked faithfully with the Lord for the next 90 years. Those who know her remember her as one who never complained, never spoke ill of others, and was never unkind.

When she was in high school, she started singing in the choir on the “Old-Fashioned Revival Hour,” a nationally broadcast radio program, on Sunday afternoons. Juna went to college at Bible Institute of Los Angeles ( Biola), and she went to UCLA as well in music but never earned a degree.

In 1945 she met a handsome WWII pilot at church (Dick Davies). He was back from the warin the Pacific and had started optometry school (USC) on the GI bill. He planned to set up a practice in Washington state and was afraid to take Juna away from her close-knit family. But, Juna was happy wherever she was planted. So in 1947, they got married and took off for Wenatchee, Wash.; Juna set up house in a tiny little rental, and Dick worked with an older optometrist. The young married couple soon moved to Ephrata, Washington, where there were no optometrists yet, because they heard it would be an up-and-coming town with the new irrigation project from Grand Coulee Dam.

After living in leftover temporary war housing, they bought a little house on C Street that would do “for now” and started a family. They got involved in a new church in town, Ephrata First Baptist. Juna played piano and organ for church for years. She taught Sunday school and led a junior choir for a season. She taught hospitality as she opened her home often to missionaries, friends and relatives. Juna was instrumental in bringing the Christian Women's Club to Ephrata with their monthly luncheons and speakers. She became a speaker for CWC as well and spoke around the state. She also taught Bible studies for ladies in Ephrata.

Juna and Dick reared six children, so she was a busy mom. She taught them scripture memory verses at the breakfast table. She taught the kids respect, obedience, gentle replies, and other Christian virtues. She taught them about Jesus. She was faithful to spend her "quiet time" with God every morning.

As the kids left the nest, she and Dick traveled to Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, the Holy Lands, Egypt and Jordan and Europe. They also got a fifth-wheel RV and traveled around the U.S. They spent time volunteering at their favorite mission organizations like Wycliffe Bible Translators, Focus on the Family and more.

In 2006 Juna and Dick sold their (enlarged) “for now” house on C street after 59 years and moved over the mountains to a retirement home (Brighton Court) in Lynnwood, to be closer to the children. Juna enjoyed many visits from her children and was active at Brighton Court in playing piano for their sing alongs, hymn sings and talent shows. She interviewed newcomers to Brighton Court and wrote articles about them for their newsletter. Juna was well-loved by the residents of Brighton Court where she lived for 17 years.

Juna was predeceased by her husband Dr. Richard K. Davies; daughters Marilyn Bordelon and infant June Davies. She is survived by Richard E.“Bud” Davies (Laurie), Sequim, Wa.; Rebecca Woods, (Andy) Lynnwood, Wa.; Ingrid Crozier (Jim), Seattle Wa. and John Davies (Sophie), Spokane, WA.; and Joyce Davies Jones, Tacoma, Wa. She also is survived by 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren, one foster and 3 step great grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating Juna’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. June 7, 2023 at Edgewood Baptist Church, 20406 76th Ave. W. in Edmonds, WA 98026. All are welcome.