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Thomas Davis Obituary
April 8, 1921 - November 27, 2016
Salem - Tom Davis, Sr., aged 95, passed away peacefully in his Salem home. Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the only son of Gomer and Mary Jane Davis, joining four older sisters, Edith, Thelma, Lucille and Florence. He graduated from John Adams High School and Kent State University. During World War II, Ensign Tom served in the Navy Air Corps as an aviator. On February 16, 1946, he married Adelynne Kohler and they enjoyed a wonderful 64 years together. He and Lynne settled in Cleveland, Ohio until 1960, when they moved to Salem as a result of Tom's transfer to the Dallas, Oregon, Towmotor (Caterpillar) plant. He came out of retirement from Towmotor to be Vice President of HR for Evergreen Helicopter for four years. Tom is survived by daughter, Linda Davis Kolber (Barry) of Salem; son, Dr. Tom Davis, Jr. (Nicole) of Dallas; grandchildren Sarah, Janelle (Nathan), Mark (Katie); and six great-grandchildren, Nora, Judah, Genevieve, Adelynne, Jack and Avery.
Tom was calm, kind, loving and a generous man that never had an unkind word to say about anyone and remembered many by name. A family graveside service was held on Thursday, December 1. Please share stories at http://www.bollmanfuneralhome.com/.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Marion-Polk Food Share, 1660 Salem Industrial Drive NE, Salem OR 97301-0374 or the Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Road SE, Salem OR 97317.
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December 12, 2016
Tom was our friend and neighbor for over twenty years, he was the most thoughtful and kind man, with a great sense of humor.
He loved and was loved by his family.
Your neighbors will miss you.
J&F Hill
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