Richard Davis Obituary

Richard Davis, age 94 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joan in 1977 and his second wife Caroline in 2008. He will be dearly missed by his children, Phillip and Frances Davis, Edward and Kathleen Davis, Carolynn Doezema, Richard and Barb Kornoelje, Russ and Chris Kornoelje, Carol Hockeborn; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Richard was a WWII veteran and founder and former owner of D&M Metal Products. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 19th at 11 am at First Reformed Church of Grandville, with Pastors Howard Davis and Bud Pratt officiating. Interment will be at Rosedale Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 18th 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8pm at the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville, (west building) 4235 Prairie St SW and one hour prior to services Monday at church. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfamilycares.com. Memorial contributions to Rose Garden Homes would be appreciated.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, 2012.
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Remembering going to Uncle Dicks cottage on Big Whitefish lake with my dad and brother. My sympathies to the family.

November 17, 2012

Richard will be greatly missed my our office. All our thought and prayers to friends and family.

Eric Foster DDS and staff

November 17, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. I can remember your Dad when I worked for Electric Sorting Machine Company on 44 th St. in 1955 when he would deliver parts that he made to us. I alway enjoyed talking to him. Again, sorry for your loss.

Jack R Runnels

November 17, 2012

My sympathy to the family of Dick Davis. We had some great times with Dick and Caroline. We were at fish camp in Florida, fishing at gun Lake, the family get-togethers, visiting in Grand Rapids and Lake Worth. It was great to have them at our 50th wedding anniversity in 2006 Love to all, Dale and Dolores Phelps

November 16, 2012

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family. I have had the privilege of working with Dick for the past 30+ years. He was a kind, compassionate person that I know will be greatly missed by his family. Unfortunately, I am on vacation and unable to visit personally with the family or attend the service. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marv Andringa

November 16, 2012

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