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Family: Marvin David Davis / Irene M Lasswell Davis (F1565)

m. 17 May 1936


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  • Father | Male
    Marvin David Davis

    Born  19 Feb 1910  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  14 Sep 1991  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  16 Sep 1991  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Married  17 May 1936  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  David N Davis | F1566 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Eva Hass Davis | F1566 Group Sheet 

    Mother | Female
    Irene M Lasswell Davis

    Born  22 Sep 1912  St. Clere, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  27 Feb 1996  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried    Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Roy F Lasswell | F1567 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Agnes Ann Rezac Lasswell | F1567 Group Sheet 

    Child 1 | Male
    + Roy D Davis

    Born  2 Apr 1937  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  10 Feb 2007  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  14 Feb 2007  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Phyllis Parker Davis | F1568 
    Married  15 Oct 1960  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location

    Child 2 | Male
    + Gene L Davis

    Born  15 Jul 1943  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  25 Jan 2003  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried    Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Spouse  Trudi Lynne Mee Davis | F704 
    Married  1 Sep 1963  Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location

    Child 3 | Male
    + Dean L Davis

    Born  15 Jul 1943   
    Died     
    Buried     
    Spouse  Marlene Joyce Lawson Davis | F2599 
    Married  26 Aug 1962  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location

  • Documents
    Bridal Shower- Lasswell, Irene
    Bridal Shower- Lasswell, Irene
    Marvin Davis and his bride were the honor guests at a social hour following band practice Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium. The family of each band member was invited. Ice cream and cake were served.
    Marriage- Lasswell, Irene-Davis, Marvin
    Marriage- Lasswell, Irene-Davis, Marvin
    LASSWELL—DAVIS
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lasswell of Havensville announce the. marriage of their daughter, Irene, to Mr. Marvin Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis of this community.

    The wedding was quietly solmenized Sunday, May 17, at the home of Reverend IL L. Nelson in Topeka. The only attendants were the bride’s sister, Miss Lottie Lasswell and Mr. Gayle Foster of Manhattan.

    The bride was prettily attired in a white crepe dress and picture hat with matching accessories, and carried Talisman roses.

    The bridesmaid wore a beautiful pink dress, picture hat, with matching accessories and carried American Beauty roses.

    Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis attended college at Manhattan. Mr. Davis is affiliated with the Phi Mu Alpha honorary music fraternity. Mrs. Davis has been one of Shawnee county’s school teachers for the past two years.

    They will reside on a farm one mile north of Rossville.

    The Reporter wishes to add its congratulations and best wishes to those from Marvin’s host of friends for a long and happy married life.

    The newly weds were noisly yet pleasantly surprised when about 50 from the district south of Topeka, where Mrs. Davis taught, came out with cow bells, tin cans and gave the couple a real old-fashioned charivari.
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 1
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 1
    Davis Couple Will Observe 40th Anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Rossville, will celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary Sunday, May 16, at their home.

    Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.

    Hosts will be their children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Davis.
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 2
    Anniversary- Davis, Marvin and Irene 2
    Golden Anniversary Celebration For Marvin and Irene Davis
    Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Rossville, will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception to be given by their children and grandchildren on Sunday, May 18, 1986, in the fellowship hall of the Rossville Presbyterian Church from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

    Their children are Roy and Phyllis Davis, Dean and Marlene Davis, and Gene and Trudi Davis, all of Rossville, The Davises have seven grandchildren.

    Friends and relatives are invited to attend the reception and the couple asks only for the gift of your presence at this very important event in their lives.

    Marvin Davis and Irene Lasswell were married May 17, 1936, in Topeka. They have lived on the farm near Rossville since they were married.