John Francis Davis

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church, 1326 N First St. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.

Mr. Davis was an office manager in construction.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita I.; two sons, Kerry R. of Fort Collins and Charles M. of Glenwood Springs; two daughters, Janet L. Petty of Arvada and Karen S. of Paton, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions to HopeWest, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506 or to a charity of one’s choice.

John Francis Davis

September 12, 1921 - November 1, 2014

John Francis Davis was born September 12, 1921, in Molina, CO to John and Florence Davis.

John passed away on Saturday November 1, 2014. He was 93 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Martin, Lloyd ""Huck"", and George; sisters, Marie Davis, Mable Vinton and Gertrude Aspiasu, and his great-granddaughter, Kaylor Mock.

John is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Juanita Davis, and four children, Kerry (Debbie) Davis; Charles (Jaci) Davis; Janet (Kevin) Bennett, and Karen (Curt) McAtlin. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jessica and Nikki Bowey; Chelcy, Dustyn and Annie Petty, and Zach and Amanda Steele, and four great-grandchildren, Amari Jones, Rhiana and Riley Steele Mathis, and Anastasia Walker. John is also survived by his sister-in-law, Nadine Carrington and many loving nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Fruitavale High School in 1939, and attended Barnes School of Business. When WWII broke out, he enlisted in the Army, along with his two brothers, who also served.

John grew up during the Great Depression and that experience instilled an undeniable work ethic which made him a great provider for his family. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and lived his life with integrity and honesty.

John was a WWII Veteran, proudly serving with the 13th Armored Division. During his service he was a communication lineman behind enemy lines in Germany and France and told many stories of his harrowing experiences.

He was a huge sports enthusiast and an incredible athlete. He played baseball, basketball and he bowled. After retiring as a comptroller from Schmidt-Tiago Construction, he golfed with his buddies, until the age of 90, at Tiara Rado golf course, where he made several holes in one.

John had a great sense of humor and always left the last bite on his plate for his WWII buddy, Pete Pajulle. His advice for his wife, Juanita, was to leave the check book home when she went shopping!

John lived a long full life and will be greatly missed by all. Using his own words for good bye, ""Haily Salasy!""

God Speed John… We Love You!

A viewing will take place on Thursday, November 6th, from 5 - 7:00 p.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Services will be Friday November 7th, 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1326 North 1st. Internment will be Monday, November 10th at 1:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

The family of John F. Davis would like to thank everyone who helped John in his final months. There are so many of you and each of you are so dear to us.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and other staff at Mesa Manor, Hospice, the VA and Interim Health Care and to our wonderful church family at First Christian Church, led by Pastor Brad Barton.

We would also like to thank those who came by to visit, brought food, sent flowers, cards and remembrances for John's passing.

Bless all of you for your continued Love and Friendship.

Juanita Davis, Kerry and Debbie Davis, Charlie and Jaci Davis, Janet and Kevin Bennett, Karen and Curt McAtlin, and the rest of John's extended family.

Published in The Daily Sentinel on Dec. 7, 2014