William Eldon Davis
Oct 9, 1913 - Oct 24,2005
Posted by Jo Aguirre
Enid News and Eagle (OK)
Date: Oct 27, 2005
Recitation of the Rosary for William Eldon Davis will be said on Friday, October
28 at 7 pm at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m.
Saturday the 29th day October, 2005 in St Gregory the Great Catholic Church,
Enid, OK. Father Larry Kowalski will officiate. A graveside service will be held
at 2 p.m. in the Billings Catholic Cemetery, Billings, OK. Arrangements made by
Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
He was born October 9, 1913 on a farm east of Billings to John Francis "Frantie"
Davis and Estella Maria O'Donnell Davis and died October 24, 2005. He was
baptized in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Billings. He went to Elkhorn school
for one year with Edith Caskey (later Mrs. George Bellmon) teacher. He attended
St Joseph's Academy in Enid for seven years under the Sisters of Divine
Providence, then three years in Billings High School, lettering in track and
graduating in 1930 at age 16 as salutatorian of his class. After six years
helping on the farm, he entered Enid Business College, graduating in 1937 to
work for the George E Failing Company as a commercial artist and photographer
until his retirement in November 1978. He also did photography in his spare
time, including portraits, groups and over 500 weddings before retirement. He
continued his photographic career well into his eighties. In Business College he
met former school teacher, Ruth Minnix and they were married January 13, 1946 in
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Enid and she passed away February 14, 2003.
He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree; and the Enid Camera
Club for many years. To this union five children were born: Judith Ann, Mary
margaret, Brian Francis, Eileen Elizabeth and Kathleen Sue. All five children
attended Catholic Memorial High School in Enid. Judy is now Mrs. George
Schroeder of San Antonio, TX; Mary Margaret is now Mrs Chris Andrew of
Gainesville, FL, Brian married Mary Beth Meredith and together they own and
operate Port Lugano in Enid, Eileen was married to David Thain and died suddenly
at age 29. Kathy is Mrs. Ralph Cannon and they live in Sacramento, CA. There are
18 grandchildren and 21 1 ? 2 great grandchildren.
He is survived by his children; daughter Judy and husband George Schroeder and
their children: Suzanne and husband Chris Throop and grandchildren Max -- Eli;
Julie and husband Laurent Fouillet; son George Schroeder Jr; daughter Mary
Margaret and husband Chris Andrew of Gainesville, FL and their children; Melissa
and husband Jeff Patrello and grandchildren Dylan, Madison, Boone, Tex and
Dutch; Jennifer and husband Joe Lamy; Benji Langford; Jeff Andrew and wife Gina
and grandson Sam; Shane Andrew and wife Devonia; and Kristi and husband Sergio
Avalos and grandchildren Juan, Laura, and Teo; son Brian Davis and wife Mary
Beth and their children: Bridget and husband Johnny Chandler and grandchildren
Jessica, Jacob and Jordan; John Davis and wife Leslie and grandchildren Shelbie
and Sydnie; Daniel Davis; James Davis and wife Kelli and grancdhild Kennedie;
and Charles Davis and wife Holli and granddaughter Madelyn; daughter Eileen's
children; Jerry and Sherry Thain; and daughter Kathy and husband Ralph Cannon
and children; Rob Cannon and grandchildren Robby Cannon and Isabella Cannon and
daughter Sara Cannon.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth and daughter Eileen Thain.
Memorials may be made to the Associated Catholic Charity with Ladusau-Evans
Funeral Home serving as custodians of the fund. Condolences may be sent to the
family at ladusau evans.com. (Paid obit 10-27-1)