Maxine Lorraine Davis

Maxine Lorraine Davis obituary, Orem, UT

Maxine Lorraine Davis

Maxine Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 23, 2011.
Maxine Lorraine Davis, our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother and friend passed away December 23, 2011. She was surrounded by her son and grandchildren, who deeply loved her. Maxine was born on January 19, 1922 in South Haven, Kansas to J. Kelly Powelson and Viola Marie Harshman. Maxine married Clyde Rollins on May 20, 1939 and was later divorced. Maxine then married Robert (Bob) Homer Davis on November 27, 1948. Maxine joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was sealed to Bob in 1968 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She was a devout member and did extensive genealogy. Maxine left a legacy of strength, hard work and a determination to live life to the fullest. She will always be remembered for her love of dolls, antiques and her beautiful garden. Whenever you visited Gram, you went away with a bouquet of flowers. Maxine and Bob carried on the legacy of farming when they started Davis Farms and produced some of the best fruit in Utah County. She owned Quigley's Antiques and was always collecting. She loved to go rock and bottle hunting. Maxine was always ready to help and support her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her son, Kelly, and her siblings. She is survived by her son, Micheal G (Sally). Davis, her grandchildren, Michel (T. James) Ngatuvai, M. Daniel (Carin) Davis, Paul (Lilly Fritzel) Davis, Amanda (Randall) Godfrey, Sharon (Jason) Lloyd, Robert (Whitney) Davis and DeAnna Tilt Davis. Maxine had 19 great grandchildren (with one on the way) and 2 great, great grandchildren. Viewing: December 28 at Walker Sanderson (646 East 800 North, Orem) from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services held in the Grandview 10th Ward (1850 West 1600 North, Provo) at 1 p.m., viewing 11:45 till 12:30. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.walkersanderson.com.

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