Mrs. Dorothy Davis
July 15, 1920 - November 21, 2011
One of the true Alberta pioneers, Dorothy Louise (nee: Hartell) Davis passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21st, 2011 at the High River Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Roy in March, 2001 and her sisters and brothers-in-law Molly and Frank Duxbury, Vi and Tom Gilchrist and Vern Feddersen. She is survived by her sister Jean Feddersen and her children Marguerite (Chris) Schmidt, Barb (Eldon) Lyall, Buster (Terry) Davis, Bill (Carol) Davis and Hazel (David) Hopper. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Dorothy grew up in the Hartell/Turner Valley area. She and Roy married on November 1st, 1939. Over her lifetime, Dorothy was involved with the Springdale, Fosk and Meadowbank communities. She resided on the farm for 70 years before moving to the Medicine Tree Manor in November 2009. Dorothy will be fondly remembered for her motherly nature, as she was always feeding a crew, had a bottomless cookie tin, and kind words for all who were blessed to know her. Funeral services were held at the High River Full Gospel Church (1802 9th Ave SE) on Friday, November 25th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Medicine Tree Manor, 815 9th St. SW, High River, AB, T1V 1C3.
One of the true Alberta pioneers, Dorothy Louise (nee: Hartell) Davis passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21st, 2011 at the High River Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Roy in March, 2001 and her sisters and brothers-in-law... View Obituary & Service Information