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Dr. Vincent K. Davis

FUNERAL HOME

Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1301 Broadway

Bellingham, Washington

Vincent Davis Obituary

Vincent Davis, age 88 of Bellingham, went to be with his Lord on May 19, 2010. He was born May 30, 1921 in Kelso, WA to Dr. Frank and Mary Davis. Throughout his life, Vincent served his Lord, his family, his community and his country. He married Phyllis Earnest in Longview, WA on Sept. 4, 1943 and they have lived in Bellingham since 1951. Drafted during WWII, he served as a Dentist in the Army, Navy and the Marine Corps. Vince was the only Orthodontist in three counties when he first came to Bellingham and enjoyed his practice for 50 ½ years before he retired. Vincent was proud to practice dentistry as a volunteer for the Lummi Tribe and later with three Rotary missions to Guatemala. His faith has always been the center of his life, and he has been a devoted church member of The Firs, and later Northlake Community Church. After earning his Eagle Scout Award, Vincent remained active in scouting throughout his life, and eventually founded the scout museum at Camp Black Mountain on Silver Lake. He served on the Lighthouse Mission board for years and was involved in many other good works for our community. Vincent was preceded in death by his son Stephen Davis. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Phyllis; sons Vince Davis, Jr. and Craig (Kris) Davis; grandchildren Joe (Emily) Davis, Allahna (Jose) Ponce, Sarah Davis, Andrew Davis, Geoff Davis and Stephenie Davis; great-grandchildren Angela, Riley, Cooper, Stella and Benjamin; and brother Dr. Brantley (Fran) Davis. Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Mission, P.O. Box 548, Bellingham, WA 98227. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Saturday, May 29 from 3-5 PM. A Celebration of Vincent's Life will be held at Northlake Community Church, 1471 McLeod Rd., on Sunday, May 30 at 2 PM with a reception following at the church. You may share memories of Vincent with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge

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Published by Bellingham Herald from May 22 to May 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Davis

14 Entries

Matthew Prendergast

September 19, 2025

I clamp down on my teeth and I know they fit perfectly just as I clamp down and resist Dr Davis going at them. He was a great man and I´m very grateful I had the opportunity to meet and have had him be my orthodontist. I´m sure he is missed.

Dave Little

June 1, 2010

I was blessed with straight teeth so my time knowing Dr. Davis was as a family friend and the Boy Scout years. What a talented man. What I remember the most are the canvas kayaks he built and the beautifully restored Model A Ford.

Rick Read

May 30, 2010

I met Dr. Davis around 1990, when he went to work on my teeth. As I was in my late 30's at the time, it was fun to visit his office and be the "old guy" having his braces checked. Dr. Davis told me that he enjoyed my visits as well - maybe because it was a chance for him to carry on an adult conversation at work! By the time my teeth were straight, I really did not want to end my office visits.

Few people have touched me as Dr. Davis did. He was a very special person, and I will hold him in my heart forever.

Linda Rudy

May 29, 2010

I worked for Dr. Davis for many years. He was a wonderful person and always a great example of how to be professional and a man who had God's heart for people. I feel privileged to have known him, I know he is in heaven and they are rejoicing.

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Michael Copland

May 25, 2010

Dr. Davis's work provided straight teeth to both my wife and I when we were just kids in Bellingham, and did it with humor, care, and real skill. We were so sad to hear he passed. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.

Mike & Brenda Copland

May 25, 2010

You are a wonderful person that touched everyone you met in a special way. You will truly be missed
Kelly Hollingsworth

Stephenie

May 23, 2010

I have been blessed beyond belief to have my Papa for so many years & so many memories. There are a million things that made him my amazing grandfather. But the most important one is the legacy he left his family of what it meant to truly love the Lord and be devoted to following Him. To know my Papa was to see an example of God's love in action. There were a number of ministries he was involved with publicly but the ones that touch my heart are those done in private. He prayed every day for his family that we might know too the saving grace of Jesus. He never hesitated to share his faith because it was true & vital to him. Because of his faith, I know I will not only see him in eternity but I will see my father as well. Thank you Papa for caring enough & loving your family enough to pray for & seek our salvation. That is the greatest legacy you could leave. I am humbled to call you my grandfather & blessed that you are my Papa. I love you and miss you but I look forward to seeing you again!

Deena Rosario

May 23, 2010

This was a good man. Dr. Davis volunteered many man hours to the Lummi tribe. He really cared and believed that we should always be grateful for what we have and give back as much as we can. God is probably wearing braces now. Love ya, Deena Rosario RDH

Anthony Karuza

May 22, 2010

I knew and respected Vince from childhood. He has passed into the Lord's hands. God bless Phyllis, Craig and every one else in the family.

Anthony and Marianne Karuza

Sue

May 22, 2010

Dr. Davis was the very best - my smile is a reflection of his wonderful work! Every dentist could learn compassion and great skill from this man. A legend in this area. And he and I share our love for the Lighthouse Mission-truly God's work... most of us are only a few paychecks away from being homeless. Thank you Dr. Davis. Job well done.

Sandi Westman

May 22, 2010

Dr. Davis gave me a great smile and I try to use it often. My prayers to the family.

Stacia-Anne Gerber

May 22, 2010

Dr. Davis was my dentist thru the 70's. He was so good to to me thru that time when braces were not a good thing to have during your school years. But in the end I ended up with a great smile and a great outlook on life with his talks during those visits. My prayers go to all of the Family!! He made a great impact on my life and will always remember him.

K. Slater

May 22, 2010

My thoughts are with the family. I can still remember how nice he was to me even when I forgot to take my retainers off my school hot lunch tray! Warmly, K.Slater

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