Raymond Leon Davis

December 28, 1937 - April 11, 2016

Raymond Leon Davis Obituary DAVIS, Raymond Leon (AGE 78) Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather (�Papa�) and friend passed away on April 11, 2016, after many years of struggling with and then conquering cancer and the complications of cancer. Ray was 78 years old. Raymond Leon Davis was an only son born December 28, 1937 to Eugene Gus Davis and Clarine Lillian Ray in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Granger, Utah with two lovely sisters, Shirley Jean and Lynn. Ray married his sweetheart, Joyce Gaylie Lelis on September 21, 1956 in the Salt Lake Temple. Ray and Joyce lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, Glendora, California, Metairie, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas, Casper, Wyoming, Gig Harbor, Washington and then to their beloved Spokane, Washington home. They have loved making friendships here in Spokane for the past 32 years. Ray was a friend to many who loved his humor and wit. Many benefitted from his love, caring and generosity. Ray worked with concrete product manufacturing prior to purchasing and growing Inland Foundry in Mead, Washington. Judy Thomas was a faithful secretary for over 20 years working with him at the foundry. In his later years, Ray bought other properties which he developed and blessed his and Joyce�s lives as well as the lives of many others. Ray loved flying his Cessna 206 with his family and friends and found enjoyment each time he went flying. He served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His Christ like service and caring of others endeared his friends to him. He worked in many callings, but enjoyed in later years serving on the High Council where he studied for and prepared talks to give to help others come unto Christ. Ray loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. All his life Ray loved hunting and fishing with his father-in-law and other dear friends. They spent time in Idaho, Montana, Washington, New Zealand, Russia and Alaska. He especially loved going to the Dilly and fishing with his best friend, Travis Garske. Ray was a real pro at fly fishing! Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Lelis Davis, his three children; Chris, Tari Davis and Craig (Marcy Flores). All of Spokane. Grandchildren; Carleigh (engaged to Dan Milan) of Seattle, Kassi (Joel Neubauer) of Spokane and Bryan of Arizona. Justin and Joshua Davis and Brianne (Russell Simmer) of Texas. One cure great granddaughter, Zoey Simmer of Texas. Sisters; Shirley Jean Rydalch of Magna, Utah and lynn (Dale Kalmar) of Ocala, Florida Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 5001 West Shawnee Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99208. A viewing will be held at the church prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the church. Dedication of the grave will be offered by Bishop Ron Hardy. Interment will be at Heritage Riverside Memorial Park, 508 North Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Raymond, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events APR 11