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Beryl Davis Obituary
Family spokesman Greg Purdy tells the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/tPoXzm ) she died Friday of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
She was daughter of British band leader Harry Davis.
During World War II, she sang with Stephane Grappelli and pianist George Shearing in a group that performed in London clubs throughout the Blitz. She sang with Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Band near the end of the war.
After Hope's radio show, Beryl Davis appeared with Sinatra on the "Your Hit Parade" radio show.
In the 1950s, she formed a vocal quartet with Jane Russell, Connie Haines and Della Russell.
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September 11, 2013
Was priviledged to meet her in Yokohama late 1960s. I was PR for a Navy club where she performed with Jane Russell, and one other. A charming, kind woman and a pro musician. Brian McCarthy, [email protected]
Lindsay Stevenson
August 17, 2012
No mention of her singing with the Geraldo Orchestra which surprises me as she was a regular and where I feel she first came into prominance.
Lisa & kyle Green
May 15, 2012
I love Beryl Davis so much. She was like a mother to me and my family.She was alway there for us when ever we needed her. I will miss her so very much,rest in peace Beryl and i will be seeing you.
Love Lisa Green (Burbank CA)
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Joy Davis
November 4, 2011
We met Beryl and her sister Lisa on a cruise on Crystal Symphony. She sang with the Glenn Miller band onboard and the two gals were just marvelous telling their stories andvisiting with all of us. Still have the CD she signed for us. It will always be special and we wish her family peace and comfort in wonderful memories of a fantastic lady.
Erica Brodie
November 4, 2011
Sorry for your lost although I don't remember her, she's way before my time but I heart gones out to the family you know there's a hope that someday that God will wipe out death forever and make the earth a beauitful paradise with peaceful conditions forever.
November 4, 2011
Sad when people who sang and played the music I loved are going away so fast.
I shall continue listening to her music while she sings with the angels.
Mike
November 3, 2011
Our deepest comdolences to "The Davis Family" and your family are certainly in God's thoughts. He eager to heal the pain of losing a loved one.Psalms 147:3-" Our loving God is healing the broken hearted ones, and binding up their painful spots."
November 3, 2011
My heart goes out to you all at this time of great sorrow. May you be comforted by the scriptural thought found at Psalms 121. There you will find assurance of God's love and support during these difficult days.
November 3, 2011
May the 'God of all comfort' be with you and your family at this time.
slb, Indiana
Tami Bramblett
November 3, 2011
My Gran adored her! RIP
henry smith
November 3, 2011
My condolences, to the family of Beryl Davis....As a Big Band music collector, shall pay close attention to miss Beryl's contribution..RIP...Henry Smith (Jonesborough, Tenn)
Paul Jackson
November 3, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
M.Victoria&Andrew VZj
November 2, 2011
Our sentiments of Condolences to a Wonderful Brillant Woman`
Thankyou say hello to those who passed
thru the spirit of eternal light above
God Bless you ~BERYL DAVIS~
November 2, 2011
"May your fond memories bring comfort , May the God of all comfort bring the family comfort at this difficult time . My sincere condolence
George Lyons
November 2, 2011
Sing now in the heavenly choir, Beryl - thank you for sharing your beautiful
gift of music; 'till we meet again, Peace.
Bill Anderson
November 2, 2011
Thank you Ms Davis for what you did during the war years. I am sure our boys loved you dearly.
You and Mr Frank will be voices that lead the way to heaven
May you rest in eternal peace.
Marsha Wynne
November 2, 2011
The minute I saw her name, my heart sank. I remember her
name from years ago. Somehow I use to think she was the
sister of Jane Russell. To the family I sincerely extend my
sympathy. Best wishes to you all at this time. Marsha
JOHN O. GOFF
November 2, 2011
IT WAS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I LEARNED OF THE PASSING OF BERYL DAVIS, A BEAUTIFUL LADY WITH THE
VOICE OF AN ANGEL. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO
OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HER MEMORIES WILL
ALL WAYS BE IN HER MUSIC THAT SHE LEFT FOR THE
WORLD TO ENJOY . A NEW ANGEL WILL BE SINGING IN THE HEAVENS. GOD BLESS YOU BERYL DAVIS.
Sheila Smith
November 1, 2011
God bless you Beryl and all those who loved you.
November 1, 2011
May your fond memories bring you comfort during this difficult days. May the Father of tender mercies help you all to cope with your loss. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
November 1, 2011
I was always a fan of the Hit Parade and all of the vocalists from Sinatra, Snooky Lanson, Gisele Mckenzie and others. This is one that I had never heard of. May she be singing in heaven.
lisa davis
November 1, 2011
Dearest Beryl, thank you for singing to me for all of my life,
your sister cherry -Lisa Davis
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
November 1, 2011
REST IN PEACE
Cindy Duckett
November 1, 2011
Bill, Melinda & Shannon,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother and grandmother. I know that this has been difficult for all of you. You are in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time, my dearest cousins!
D Evans
November 1, 2011
Condolences to the family.
May the love of family and friends be with you during this time of grief.
(2Cor 1:3,4)
steven stancia
November 1, 2011
R.I.P.
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