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DENA DAVIS Obituary

Dena Kirkland Nokes Davis 1924 ~ 2010 ST. GEORGE, UT - Dena Kirkland Nokes Davis, age 85, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on April 15, 2010. She was born in Carey, Idaho on November 13, 1924 to Buford and Ethel Marie (Dilworth) Kirkland, the eldest of four children. She was sealed to Reid Lamond Nokes in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 28, 1950. They were blessed with four children. Worked at Riverton Elementary from 1971 to 1987. She held many church callings: YW Pres., Primary Teacher, Stake Relief Society Counselor and many other church callings. Two years after the death of her husband Reid, she married Earl Joseph Davis in March of 1988. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Bufaye Reynolds and Lueen Kamauoha; step-daughter Cynthia (Doug) Yoder. She is survived by her husband, Earl J. Davis; children: Lamond K. (Debbie) Nokes of Riverton, LaPreal (Arlin) Anderson of New York, Maureen (Gaylen) Henrie of St. George, and Martell (Julie) Nokes of Riverton; brother, Heber (Roseale) Kirkland; step-daughter, Katherine (Stephen) Hart of Kaysville; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in St. George, Utah on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd. Visitations will be held Thursday, April 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services, both at the mortuary. Funeral services will be held in Riverton, Utah on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton LDS 14th Ward Chapel, 1454 West 13200 South. Visitation will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel, prior to services. Interment will be at the Riverton City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Thank you to Utah Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to LDS Perpetual Education Fund.

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Published by Deseret News on Apr. 21, 2010.

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April 25, 2010

Maureen, LaPreal, Martell, and Lamond, I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I always thought of her as one of my favorite aunts. I always remember her with a beautiful smile on her face. She always made me feel loved.
Love,
Gayla (Burgess) Eborn

Alvin Brey

April 22, 2010

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Sister Dena Nokes (as I knew her).She was always somebody I looked up to as a stalwart member of the church. She was always friendly. My parents had nothing but good to say about her while I was growing up in Riverton 1st Ward. I still remember being impressed by a talk that she gave in Sacrament Meeting on one occasion, talking about the importance of using the Deseret Industries for donation and for buying things also. She made her point very memorable when she said something like, "and the dress I am wearing right now, is from the DI!" She made her point very well, because she looked good in it.
I pray that you may all feel the Lord's comforting Spirit as you think of her and grieve for her passing into the next life, which I am sure for her, will be glories.
With Love, Alvin Brey

DeLauna (Draper)Rollins

April 21, 2010

LaPreal,Lamond,Maureen,and Martell
I wish I could be there to share this with you. Your mom meant a lot to me. LaPreal and I met the first day of kindergaten and your mom always welcomed me to your house. Your family was very special. I have a lot of good memories of the Nokes home.
She is in a better place now and with the loved ones who went before her. Bet she is having a good time with my parents too!
You will miss her when the special days come around. But always remember the good times,the laughter, the times she when she was the only one who understood you. Cherish the time you had with her. God was ready for her.
She will always be in your heart and talk to her once in a while you will feel her presence in love,and those trying times.
God bless you all and we will all meet again someday soon

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