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Marvin Davis Obituary

Marvin E. Davis Delta Twp. Went to meet his Lord on Monday, July 15, 2013. He was born on Sept. 18, 1917 in Mulliken, MI to Ellis and Cora Maude (David) Davis. He retired from Oldsmobile. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, son Robert, grandsons: Steven Davis and Ricky Lefevre. Marvin is survived by one son Dennis of Grand Ledge, 3 daughters: Connie (Rick) Lefevre, Nancy (Bernie) Sermak of St. Johns, and Sandy (Rodger) Dell of Camden, TN, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Also 2 sisters: Dorothy Hoisington of Grand Ledge and Mildred Beech of Grand Ledge and special friends, Tom and Janet Milan. He will be greatly missed by his faithful companion "B-lizzie" A thank you to all his caregivers for making our Dad more comfortable in his last years. A special thanks to Great Lakes Hospice for their assistance. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:30a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Klein as celebrant. Rite of committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel where the Vigil will be prayed at 7:30p.m.. Visitation continues at the church on Friday at 9:30a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Great Lakes Hospice. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jul. 17, 2013.

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Loni Hackney

July 23, 2013

Connie and Family,

Benny and I send our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this sad time. God Bless you all.

July 18, 2013

Connie, Denny, Nancy, Sandy and Families

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Your Dad and Mom had some great times with Fred and Flossie. I loved hearing your Dad tell about the Davis Clan. You are in our prayers.

Gene and Carole Backer
Burnsville, MN

Kathy McCort

July 18, 2013

I am so sorry fo the Davis family loss. Great man and father.
Kathy McCort

Jeffrey Dravenstatt

July 18, 2013

Connie,Nancy,Denny,Sandy and families~

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
I'm so glad I got to see Marvin on my last trip home, just 1 month ago.

Our families have a history that goes back more than 75 years, long before any of us kids were born. Which is quite amazing to think about.
All the stories and memories to last a lifetime.

Iam sure they are all dancing together again in heaven tonight. With mom saying what took you all so long to get here.

Rest in peace Marvin

Catherine Byers Seegraves

July 18, 2013

Dear Davis family, I knew your dad and mom too through St. Mary and their dental office. Your dad always talked about kids and grand kids whenever I saw him. His smile and laugh are unforgettable as was his love for your mom. May he rest in peace.

Jeffrey Dravenstatt

July 17, 2013

Connie,Nancy,Denny,Sandy and families~

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. I was so glad to see Marvin my last trip home just 1 month ago.
Our families have a history of more than 75 years, long before any of us kids were born. Which is quite amazing to think about.
All the stories and memories to last a life time.
I'am sure they will all be dancing tonight in heaven, and Mom saying what took you all so long to get here.
Rest in Peace Marvin.

July 17, 2013

Dear family of Marvin, Ray and I were privileged to bring Communion to Marvin for St. Gerards Parish. We were always very impressed with the loving care that Marvin recieved from his family. You were so good to him and always welcomed us into your home. Our Love and Prayers for all of you. Ray and Patsy Lincolnhol

July 17, 2013

Dear Connie, Nancy, Sandy and Denny, So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man, a great wit with a memorable laugh and very kind to everyone. I will be forever indebted to him and Aunt Shirley for taking Jackie and me to live with them and treating us as their own when our mom was hospitalized
with tuberculosis. Because we now live in Colorado, we will be unable to attend the service, but our thoughts, prayers and love go out to your family. Love, Sue and Mike Barratt

Barbara Vrooman-Levering

July 17, 2013

My condolences to my favorite Uncle's family. You will be missed by all that knew you. You had a special laugh and a sparkle in your eyes. Peace be with you. Your favorite niece

John Greenburg

July 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless.

Maggie & Bud Hilliard

July 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your dad. I know he was a special person and will be greatly missed by his large family. God bless him and all of you.

Connie Squires

July 17, 2013

Nancy, We send our sympathy on the death of your father. Doug and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless.

Julie Dravenstatt Spalding

July 16, 2013

Sandy, Denny, Nancy, Connie & Family,

I know this is a very difficult time for all of you, having gone through this myself. There's a lot of history between our two family's. Our parents were best friends and that's how they met. I'll never forget the humorous side of your Dad. And his one of kind laugh. Keep all of those special memories close to your heart. Surround yourself with the people who love and care about you! Just know we're here for you, if you need us.

Love, Julie Dravenstatt Spalding

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