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Jerry S. Davis was born in The Dalles, Oregon, on Oct. 8, 1939, to George M. and Eva Anderson Davis. He was a fifth generation Oregonian. Jerry attended schools in The Dalles, graduating in 1957 from The Dalles High School. He received a BS degree in business from Oregon State University in 1961. Following college ROTC, Jerry entered the Navy, serving two years on the USS Iwo Jima. After his release from active duty, he continued with the Navy Reserve, serving for a total of 25 years and rising to the rank of Commander.
Jerry owned and managed Mill Creek Orchard and his family’s George M. Davis Orchard. He was a former president of the Oregon Horticultural Society. Jerry Loved his family, Beaver football and gymnastics, steam locomotives, the old Baldwin Saloon, his Wednesday chapel group, and everything “Navy.” He taste-tested 4-H cooking projects, was a cub scout leader, helped with high school girls’ soccer, and was a school board member.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Healy Davis; daughters, Cynthis L. Kliewer and husband Kyle, and Kara K. Davis; son, George M. Davis and wife Heather; and sister, Georgia Davis Ordway. Jerry was a proud “Papa” to six grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Nicole, and Emily Kliewer, Zain Hartsook, Parker and Addie Davis. Jerry leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including great-great niece Macey Vice and great-great nephew Michael Vice.
A memorial service is to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Cove Ascension School, 1104 Church St., Cove, OR 97824, or to Navy-Marine Corps Relief. Society, Attn: Development Department, 875 Randolph St. Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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