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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW October days break heat records in Medford ... Medford man accidentally shoots himself while showing gun to 7-Eleven clerk ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... October days break heat records in Medford ... Medford man accidentally shoots himself while showing gun to 7-Eleven clerk ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... David Lyle Davis Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Jul. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News David Lyle Davis David Lyle Davis was born January 5, 1951 in Butte, Mont. to Clair and Mildred Davis. He passed away July 8, 2015. David had battled cancer heroically for a long time. As a youngster, the family of seven siblings and their parents lived in Montana and Idaho before settling in Oregon. His parents farmed, ran a hotel and Clair's Inn & bakery in Talent. Ore. They worked very hard to raise the large family. His surviving siblings; Rae Ann Shonk, Linda Davis, Cindy Ibanez and Vern Davis, live here in the valley, while his sister, Kay Conway lives in Boston. His older brother, Larry Davis, passed away in 2012. Their parents are also deceased. David went into the U.S. Army in 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1973. He married Helen Andrie Steer in 1975 and had two beautiful daughters, Heather Davis of Eugene and Erin Davis of Boise, Idaho, who were by his side when he passed. He was a devoted father and adored his girls, the light of his life. He and Helen were divorced in 1988. He worked with his brother, Vern Davis as a general contractor in the valley for many years, and then on his own. He loved working with wood and was a very talented carpenter. He built and remodeled many homes over the years and had many loyal customers whom he considered friends. He could do almost anything and was a very artistic craftsman. He married Sue (Benge) Chapman in 1989 and was a loving father to her two children Lori Stone (Allen) of Portland and Sandi Pehowic (John) of Phoenix, Ariz. He has three wonderful grandchildren, Tammy Stone, Keifer Allen, and Johnathan Bradley Pehowic, and many nieces and nephews. David loved animals of any kind, sailing, creating , woodworking and traveling. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and this world will be a lot less bright without his gentle, kind, loving soul in it. As in life, he will be as giving in death, by donating his body to medical research. Hopefully, he will help find a cure for this dreaded disease. A celebration of his beautiful life is planned for a later date. The family would like to thank Asante Ashland Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they took of David and the family in his last days. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501