Irene M Lasswell Davis

1912 - 1996  (83 years)

• Name	Irene M Lasswell Davis
  Born	22 Sep 1912	St. Clere, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	27 Feb 1996	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I3278	Rossville
  Last Modified	11 May 2018

  
  

  Father	Roy F Lasswell,   b. 12 Dec 1889, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 23 May 1990, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 100 years)
  Mother	Agnes Ann Rezac Lasswell,   b. 8 Sep 1891,   d. 20 May 1989, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 97 years)
  Married	25 Dec 1911	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Anniversary- Lasswell, Roy and Agnes 1 Lasswells to Observe 65th Anniversary December 12 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lasswell, St. Marys, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house December 12, from 2-4 p.m. at Hammond Hall in St. Marys. Friends and relatives are invited to call. They ask that no gifts be brought. Hosting the occasion will be their daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Lucas, Topeka, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Rossville. The Lasswells have five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Lasswell were married on Christmas day 1911 in Topeka. They lived on a farm north of St. Clere for forty-five years before moving to St. Marys.
  		Anniversary- Lasswell, Roy and Agnes 2 Lasswells will Observe 75th Anniversary Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lasswell will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary December 25, 1986, quietly at their home in St. Marys. The couple, accompanied by Harley Seigle and Emma Rezac Peddicord, rode the train to Topeka to be married. They returned to the home of the bride’s parents, where a bountiful meal was served to relatives and friends. The first 46 years of their married life was spent on a farm north of Emmett. Twenty-nine years ago Roy and Agnes moved to St. Marys. They are the parents of two daughters, Mrs. George Lucas, Topeka, and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Rossville. The Lasswells have five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great- great-grandchildren — five generations. Friends and relatives are encouraged to help them in the observance of this anniversary with cards and visits.
  Family ID	F1567	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Marvin David Davis,   b. 19 Feb 1910, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Sep 1991, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 81 years)
  Married	17 May 1936	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Roy D Davis,   b. 2 Apr 1937, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 10 Feb 2007, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 69 years) + 2. Gene L Davis,   b. 15 Jul 1943, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 25 Jan 2003, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 59 years) + 3. Dean L Davis,   b. 15 Jul 1943
  Documents » Slide Show		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 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 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 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.
  Last Modified	28 Nov 2017 13:19:00
  Family ID	F1565	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Documents		Obituary- Davis, Irene 2 Irene M. Davis Irene M. Davis, 83, Rossville died Tuesday, February 27, 1996, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born September 22, 1912, at St. Clere, the daughter of Roy and Agnes Rezac Lasswell. She had lived in the Rossville community for many years. She was graduated from Emmett High School and attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. She was a teacher for several years, then worked for Luce Clippings in Topeka. She was a clerk for the postal service in Rossville until she retired. Irene and her husband, Marvin, farmed north of Rossville for many years. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school there. She was also a 4-H leader in the Rossville community for many years. She was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake. She was married to Marvin. D. Davis May 17, 1936, at Topeka. He died September 14, 1991. Surviving her are three sons, Roy D. Davis and Gene L. Davis, Rossville, and Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; one sister, Lottie Lucas, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Family visitation was from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Her funeral service was at 11:00 Friday at the funeral home. Burial was at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Rossville First Responders, and sent in care of the funeral home.
  		Obituary- Davis, Irene 1 Irene M. Davis ROSSVILLE -- Irene M. Davis, 83, Rossville, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1996, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Davis had taught school several years and then went to work for Luce Press Clippings in Topeka. She later was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Rossville until she retired. She and her husband farmed in the Rossville area for many years. She was born Sept. 22, 1912, at St. Clere, the daughter of Roy and Agnes Rezac Lasswell. She was graduated from Emmett High School and attended Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan. She was a long-time Rossville resident. Mrs. Davis was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake, Rossville Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and she was a 4-H leader in Rossville for many years. She married Marvin D. Davis on May 17, 1936, at Topeka. He died Sept. 14, 1991. Survivors include three sons, Roy D. Davis and Gene L. Davis, both of Rossville, and Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; a sister, Lottie Lucas, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or to the Rossville First Responders and sent in care of the funeral home.