It is with great sadness we announce the death of our dear Geri Davy who passed away on January 4, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Geri was born June 25, 1923 to Frank "Daddy Frank" and Irma "Mama Irma" (Johnson) Morrill in Montalvo, California, where she was raised on Grand Avenue. She attended the old Montalvo Elementary School and was a 1941 graduate of Ventura High School. On April 10, 1942, she married Wilfred T. Davy Jr. of Ojai, California. She followed her husband during his military service time to Texas, Oklahoma, California and Washington. In 1946 they moved to Leavenworth, Washington and started a "Dude Ranch", which would be known as the Icicle River Ranch and Horse Pack Tours. She could move those horses way up in the back country and then present a fantastic dinner to the guests. From there they moved a short distance to Lake Wenatchee where they managed Lake Wenatchee State Park. Geri retired June 25, 1986 after 28 years of Government Service with the United States Forest Service with many accomplishments under her belt. After her retirement, Geri and Wilfred returned to Leavenworth and built a beautiful RV Trailer Park, known as The Icicle River Ranch RV Park, which is still very popular for RV groups.

Geri and Wilfred's home, on 33 acres of beautiful land, had horse corrals, deer wandering through the yard, and their house sat at the base of the forest. In the town of Leavenworth, she was the "Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves" in 1978. Geri was a member of the chamber of commerce, the Autumn Leaf Festival (held every year in Leavenworth), as well as a member of Our Lady of the Snow's Catholic Church. When Geri made her move back to Ventura, California in 2005, she moved across the street from her sister, Lorraine Ellis, and they enjoyed each other's company, they truly were the best of friends.

Generous Geri was always making cakes, pies and her famous fudge. She loved knitting and creating ceramic pieces that were made and given to everyone. She was known for her beautiful personality, lovely jewelry, was always dressed ready for a party. She loved all of our family get-togethers. We will truly miss her company.

Geri was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred T. Davy Jr. in 1990. She now leaves behind her sisters, Lorraine Ellis and Elma Benzien; niece, Dena Mercer; nephew, Jim Ellis (wife Diane) all of Ventura, and nephew Tom Ellis (wife Tina) of Prather, CA. She is also survived by many more nephews and nieces. She will be missed by her dear friend of many years, Frankie Brender, extended family Colleen, Terry, Kristen, and Tallie Mattson, and many dear friends from Leavenworth, WA.

We would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Padour and his staff for the excellent care we have received through the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valley Animal Center P.O. 706, Fresno, Ca. 93714: In memory of Geri Davy; or a charity of your choice. A celebration of Life will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive, Ventura, CA. 93003. Phone 805-642-8134. Please visit their website at www.charlescarrollfuneralhome.com to leaves tributes and condolences.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Davy

4 Entries

Steve Morton

January 30, 2011

To the family of Geri,
Geri worked for me at the Forest Service in Leavenworth. I wrote songs for her retirement party and would like to send them to you if you want them. Please contact me [email protected] and give me your address to send them.

Steve Morton, retired district ranger

Cheri Dowell-Harris

January 21, 2011

Aunt Geri, You and Uncle Will made my high school summer so memorable at Lake Wenatchee, I'll always remember your kindness, great smile, Uncle Will's tomato soup, and his famous "Howdy Folks"....

May peace be with you...Cheri

Wendy & Randy Russ

January 12, 2011

Oh Pretty Lady....
I will miss you so....
Many are the joys and sorrows we have shared and are in my heart forever more.

I've known Geri and her husband Wil since the 70's when I went to work for them at Icicle River Ranch as the "head wrangler" for the guided horse rides at Lake Wenatchee State Park in Washington State.  It was the best job I've ever had enjoying the horses, public and beautiful scenery but I gained far more in the friendship and family like relationship that was from the very first in this grand lady.  There was a trust in my ability which gave me a confidence I had never known in myself and am thankful for to this day.

By her example, I learned so much more than ever hoped for. She was always so gracious and giving of herself and would invite us to her table at the drop of Wilfreds hat. Her meals were always heartwarming and tasteful and I loved her Lima beans which she said reminded her of her childhood  California home.  She wasn't afraid to roll up her sleeves and clean the restrooms at the RV park, rake the leaves, or paint the picnic tables, if there was a job needed done, Geri would simply get with it!

I'll never forget her generosity not only to me but to all who knew her whether it was family, friend or her favorite waiter at the local restaurant, she had compassion for those in need while at the same time encouraging  each one to "pull up their boots"  and face their challenges.

I'll always remember her every day spirituality and going to Midnight Mass with her on Christmas Eve.  It's a special bond we shared that I cherish in my heart.

I know Geri loved her Leavenworth home and it saddened me when she moved  I had the pleasure of visiting her in Ventura a few years ago. Meeting her family, seeing her home, and standing under the giant palms planted by her father gave me a sense of peace that she was in the right spot.

As I think of her now in the hand of God, I know the angels of heaven are singing rejoice as they call her home!

Till we meet again Pretty Lady.... ~ Love, Wendy & Randy Russ
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