IVOR DAVIES Obituary

Ivor G. Davies Together Again Our loving father and grandfather returned home to his beloved sweetheart, of 51 years, on Valentine's Day. He was born in Hill Station, PA on Aug. 16, 1928 to Thomas E. and Hattie Belle Davies. He married Mary Margarette Green on Dec. 16, 1950. They both joined the LDS Church in 1960 and two years later they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa LDS Temple. His Mary Margarette passed away in Aug. 2001. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving in the South Pacific. He retired from U.S. Steel as an accountant in 1985 after 25 years of service. He was currently working for Superior Care Pharmacy. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball and later golfing and swimming. He was a life-long Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan. He was an avid genealogy seeker, submitting over 4000 names for Temple work in the last 12 years of his life. Dad was also an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple and served in many callings in the LDS Church, one of his favorites was the Scouting program. Our dad loved people in general and would make a friend out of any stranger. Survived by his daughters, Tracey and Tarra; grandson, Tanner; his dog, Izabella; and his sister, Gerti Knox of PA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Riverton Park Ward, 12950 So. 1300 W. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So. and Thursday at the Ward 9:30-10:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Bridgeville, PA.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for IVOR DAVIES

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February 21, 2010

Tarra & Tracey,
I am in Chicago this weekend and will miss the service for your dad. I just want you both to know my thoughts are with you. I just loved your mom and dad. I know your mom is so happy they are together again. I remember being baptized in your swimming pool and swimming there many times in the following years. I remember the light switches in your home...very high tech.
I remember feeling welcome and loved and well fed in your home. I always loved being there. Your mom and dad will always have a special place in my heart.
With love,
Melanie (Conklin) Steffey

marvel (conklin) Earnshaw

February 19, 2010

Tracey and Tarra - so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I loved your Mom and Dad. As a kid I always loved being with your family I and was there a lot when you lived in Canonsburg when we were kids. I remember always feeling loved and welcomed in your home. Your Mom and Dad were happy, loving people and that's probably why I liked being with your family so much. I remember going to the drive-in with you guys (where I first saw Night of The Living Dead) and swimming in your pool (where most of my family was baptized). It was Ivor who baptized me when I turned 8 years old. I have so many fond memories of time with your family. I will be thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers. After my broyther Todd passed in June last year, I realize more than ever that no matter how great your faith is and no matter how much you know the deceased are in a wonderful place that's filled with love and the people they love, you still miss them, and it hurts - a lot at first and for quite awhile. So I will pray that the Comforter will be there with you guys for those really hard times that seem to come in waves when you least expect it. God Bless you - Marvel

Susie Simpson

February 18, 2010

Dear Tarra and Tracey,
I was sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

February 17, 2010

Dear Tarra, Tracey and Tanner,
We enjoyed getting to know your father; he was a great man, a great example to many in his family history work. That was amazing. As his High Priest Group Leader, I never had to ask if his home teaching was done; I always knew it would be. He was faithful to the end and I am sure there was a joyous reunion on the other side because of the work he did. Let us know if we can do anything for you... Love, Kim and Marylou Rimmasch

Denise (Wise) Gooden

February 17, 2010

Hi Tarra, Tracey, Tanner,and Izzy:
I have so many memories it is difficult to choose. I am truly sorry. I know how you feel. Losing loved ones is just hard. Your dad always called me Denise-ee. I can hear him saying it as clear as day. Swimming at your house, the dogs, everyone sleeping in one bed, day trips to Pittsburgh, your parents owning and operating a chicken restaurant, road shows, going to the pageant. All of Washington Ward loved your folks. I loved your folks and I am grateful to have shared some of my life with your family.

Mark Bales

February 17, 2010

Dear Tarra and Tracey,

It’s been a very long time from when we were kids in the Washington Ward. I remember when you two were born and how happy your parents were. Your father just beamed with joy as he would attend to the two of you at church. When I got a little older and into scouts your dad was always there on our Stake outings to assist in the effort to try and keep us all in line . . . quite a job considering the motley crew of rough-necks we were back then. Loved your dad. Your parents may be gone but . . . as you will come to understand, they are not far away.

Much love and our sympathy,
Mark and Patti Bales

Gary Wood

February 17, 2010

Tracy and Tarra, sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lizz and Kaity

February 16, 2010

Tarra, Tracie and Tanner, We are so sad to hear about his passing! As Kaity put it... " now when we go over it wont be the same! " We will miss him! I am sure he is rejoycing with your mom and others he has missed over the years! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! We love u guys!!

Kevin & Kristy Tolley

February 16, 2010

Dear Tarra and Tracey:
I loved reading the history, and seeing the cute pictures of your dad. Kevin and I enjoyed your father's visits so much. He was an awesome example of a true friend and wonderful neighbor. (Also a good ambassador for the church.) He was so proud of his family. Tanner was very fortunate to have his granddad play such an important part in his life. Ivor was a great role model.
We will miss him dearly, and want you all to know how special we thought he was. Please accept our heart-felt condolences, and remember that memories are a great blessing - may you have many.

Roxanna Naylor

February 16, 2010

Dear Tarra and Tracey:
Sorry to hear about your dad. I know how hard that is. My dad passed away 5 years ago. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that he is in a much better place (even though that is not here with you). Love to you both at this time.

Richard Logan

February 16, 2010

Tarra and Tracy, we knew your Dad from his coming to our home to visit as our ward teacher and friend Leon Barrett. Your Dad was a very interesting man. He could converse on any subject and make it not only interesting, but enjoyable. Even if he was on the opposing side of the sudject.
We looked forward to his coming with Leon and are saddened that he is gone.
Losing a parent is difficult, knowing that they are together dulls that pain, somewhat. Time will help as will your love for each other and for them.
God Bless you. Richard and Lynda Logan

Anitra

February 16, 2010

Tarra and Tracey, I loved your dad and your mom; I'm sorry you are without them now, but I am glad they care together again. I know you girls and Tanner were the pride of your parents' lives!

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