Donald F. Davis, age 85, of Warren, PA passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday night, September 5, 2015 surrounded by his family. Don lived 50 years in Warren with his beloved wife Joyce Davis. He was born August 1, 1930 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Erwin and Loraine (Clause) Davis.
Don graduated from Michigan State University where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and met his lifetime partner Joyce. When Joyce first saw Don standing in line for class registration, she said to her friends – “Watch me pick up that guy” and she married him two years later.
Don served in the army during the Korean War. In Shaker Heights, Ohio, Don worked in production and inventory control at Electric Storage Battery Company. A position at National Forge as a Systems and Procedures Engineer brought Joyce and Don to Warren in 1965. The family took up skiing and sailing with their children and became immersed in the local community.
In 1970, Don ventured into his own consulting business, Don F. Davis Associates, advising many of the manufacturing companies throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
Don is survived by Joyce and three children: Jim Davis and wife Marcia Davis of Bloomington, IN; Carolyn (Lynn) Post and husband Mark Post of Hollis, NH; and Kim Hehr and husband David Hehr of Clearwater, FL, as well as his sister, Jill Yvonne Slater and her husband Steve Slater of Boulder, CO. He is also survived by seven devoted grandchildren: Acacia Davis, Baltimore, MD; Hillary Davis, New Orleans, LA; Eric Davis, San Francisco, CA; Hannah Post, Manhattan Beach, CA; Ben Post, Hollis, NH; Kyle Hehr, Clearwater, FL; and Karlie Hehr of Clearwater, FL.
Don and Joyce loved Chautauqua Institution. They brought their children and grandchildren together at Chautauqua over many summers, forging a close and loving family.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market Street, in Warren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chautauqua Fund, PO Box 28, Chautauqua, NY or online at www.chautauquafoundation.org or the Struthers Library Theater, 302 W 3rd Ave. in Warren. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Mrs. Davis and Family. I truly was saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Davis. He was a wonderful man as I had known him most of my life through being such good friends to my mom and dad and going through the school system with your children. I remember all the parties and get togethers at the cottage at Chautauqua Lake that my mom and dad had and thinking what a great group of friends who knew how to have fun! My mom adored the both of you and always discussed with me about the discussions mom had with Mr Davis with his interests in books that he shared with her. So thank you for being there for my mom and dad as they were so fond of you both. My thoughts are with you all and the memories will live on forever Fondly Laura Gibb Phillips
So sorry for your loss Mrs.Davis I will surely miss him for lunch at the Conewango Club,I can see him in heaven right now pain free reading the newspaper and in his quite spot.Awe It was so sad to see he is gone but know he is well again in the Lords hands.As I was looking at his photo I can remember that man when i first came to warren,very strong but very kind.You are in my prayers as well as all of your family.Deepest sympathy to you/
Joyce, Lynn, Jim and Kim, I was deeply saddened to hear of Don’s passing. He, and you certainly made me feel welcome to stop by for a visit no matter when. We will certainly miss him. Nothing but great memories with him.
Sincerely,
Steve
Dear Lynn,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It is my hope that your memories and the love of family and friends will be a comfort to you all now and in the days to come.
Most sincerely,
Pam
Dear Joyce and Family,
As a former Liberty Street resident, I have fond memories of Don as a very kind soft spoken man, always with a quick smile. Harvey and I grieve for your loss and hold you close in our hearts at this time of sorrow.
Carol P. Stone
Harvey H. Stone