James Davis Obituary
James Davis, "Wolf Man Jim," 89 of American Fork, passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes. He was born in Grantsville, UT on June 25, 1916 to Thomas P. and Allie Russell Davis. He married Marion Eva Larsen, later divorced.
He was a groceryman and operated Davis Market in Lehi for several years. He raised, trapped, and trained animals for movies and films. He worked at the Small Arms Plant and also worked in Guam during the war. He was active in Mountain Men activities.
Survived by one son and three daughters, George (Carla) Edward Davis Larsen, Oregon, Morna Allien Davis Larsen, and Karen Francis Larsen, both of American Fork, Eva Louise Larsen, Orem; step-children Allen McDuffy, Orem, Joanne (Travis) Sutton, Oklahoma, Charles (Brenda) McDuffy, Avondale, AZ; 3 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Albert Davis, Salem, Don L. (Joyce) Davis, Las Vegas, Phyllis A. Nolen and Kathyleen Shaw, both of Kaysville, Ethel (Fred) Malone, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother, Joseph, Ellen and Florance.
Funeral Monday, June 26, 2006 at 11:00 am in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8:00 pm and one hour prior to services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
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LAVERN AND LONNIE EMERY
June 25, 2006
MORNA AND ALLEN,WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOU DAD.WE ARE THINKING OF YOU BOTH AND THE FAMILY.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL..LOVE LAVERN AND LONNIE
Jack & Margaret Jacobson
June 24, 2006
Jim was a very special person and will be missed by everyone who knew him. We certainly enjoyed knowing him for so many years.
Jack & Margaret Jacobson
Carrie Davis
June 23, 2006
Uncle Jim, I'm sorry I didn't get to see you more. Its so hard, living so far away. I will alway remember bringing my friend Jody, to see your animals. Your at peace now. Love, your niece Carrie Davis.
Richard Copenhaver
June 23, 2006
To the Davis Family: Jim was a gentle, kind and special friend. Wise beyond books and never judgemental. I will truly miss him.
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