Gerald Duane "Homer" Davis

1955 - 2023

Gerald Duane "Homer" Davis, 68

On November 6, 2023, Gerald Duane Davis, 68, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away suddenly. Gerald (AKA Homer), was born in Pratt, Kansas, September 12, 1955, to Melvin and Barbara Davis. He was the youngest of two sons.

Homer graduated from Skyline High school in 1973. He served in the Air Force, where he was stationed in Idaho, and fell in love with the mountains. Homer, and his wife of 48 years, met while both worked at Sonic Drive-Inn. Homer had just turned 16 and could legally drive with someone else in the car. Althea was 15 when he asked her to go to a football game with him. They married in Pratt Kansas, March 1, 1975.

After serving in the Air Force, Homer, and Althea, returned to Kansas but continued to think about living in the Pacific Northwest. While expecting their first child, Klarissa, the decision was made to move back following her birth in Wichita, settling in Salt Lake City, Utah where Sarah and Jason were born. Following SLC, they lived in Beaverton, Oregon, finally settling on Hudlow Mountain, in Hayen, Idaho. A property he loved.

He enjoyed golf, snow skiing, and spending time with friends. Upon retirement, he enjoyed traveling in Central America, visiting Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Barbara Davis, and brother, Terry.

Services will be held at Coeur d'Alene Bible Church, on December 6 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local animal shelter, a cause he felt strongly about.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Coeur d'Alene Bible Church, 5350 N. 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with Military Honors.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Please visit Homer's online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com and sign his guest book.