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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Davis, Marvin R.
Marvin R. Davis, 84, of Ladora, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at St. Luke's Continuing Care in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathryn Davis of Ladora; his daughter, Debra (Ron) McMann of Marengo; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; his daughter-in-law, Janet Davis of Nixa, Mo.; his sister-in-law, Louise Davis of Marengo; and brother-in-law, Richard (Cindy) Shull of Arizona.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dennis Davis; and his brothers, Lavern and Calvin Davis.
Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at
Memorials may be designated to the Marvin Davis Memorial Fund, PO Box 485, Victor, IA 52347.
Published Jan. 2, 2012, in The Gazette