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Marvin David Davis

Male 1910 - 1991  (81 years)


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  • Name Marvin David Davis 
    Born 19 Feb 1910  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    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 
    Person ID I3290  Rossville
    Last Modified 12 May 2018 

    Father David N Davis,   b. 10 Feb 1876, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1947, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Eva Hass Davis,   b. 7 Jul 1878, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 May 1974, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Married 30 Jul 1895  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Davis, David and Eva
    Anniversary- Davis, David and Eva
    Mr. and Mrs. Davie Davis were
    given a happy surprise Wednesday evening in honor of their 41st wedding anniversary, when a party of relatives and friends came in unannounced. The evening was spent socially and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis and family Mr. and Mrs. Denny Davis and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Davis, Miss Catherine Davis, Joe Beck, Mr. and Mrs. William Markham and daughters of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cottle, Donis Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cottle, Mr. and Ernest Tschantz and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Hahn, Viola and Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zickefoose, Edward Zickefoose, Miss Dorothy Hopkins, Miss Cora Mae Reser, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McCollough, Clyde McCollough. Mr. and Mrs. Audy Trimble, Herbert and Everett.
    Family ID F1566  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Irene M Lasswell Davis,   b. 22 Sep 1912, St. Clere, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1996, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 17 May 1936  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Roy D Davis,   b. 2 Apr 1937, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Feb 2007, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
    +2. Gene L Davis,   b. 15 Jul 1943, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 2003, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years)
    +3. Dean L Davis,   b. 15 Jul 1943
    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.
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2017 13:19:00 
    Family ID F1565  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Funeral card- Davis, Marvin 2
    Funeral card- Davis, Marvin 2
    IN LOVING MEMORY OF

    MARVIN D. DAVIS

    BORN FEBRUARY 19, 1910

    DIED SEPTEMBER 14, 1991


    FUNERAL SERVICE

    10-30 A. M. MONDAY
    VERSCHELDEN CHAPEL


    OFFICIATING

    THE REVEREND ALICE MONSCHKE
    MUSICIAN - NANCY REZAC


    MASONIC RITES

    LAKE LODGE NO. 50


    CASKET BEARERS
    ROBERT WARTON ED DEWEY
    RODNEY DAVIS RICK DAVIS
    RODNEY COWAN TOM LACOCK


    INTERMENT - ROSSVILLE CEMETERY
    Obituary- Davis, Marvin 1
    Obituary- Davis, Marvin 1
    Marvin D. Davis

    ROSSVILLE -- Marvin D. Davis, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 1991, at a Rossville nursing home.

    He was a retired farmer and stockman.

    He was born Feb. 19, 1910, in Rossville, the son of David N. and Eva Hass Davis. He attended Kansas State University.

    Mr. Davis belonged to the Rossville Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge Hesperion and the Amaryllis Lodge Order of the Eastern Star. He also was active in 4-H.

    He married Irene M. Lasswell on May 17, 1936. She survives.

    Other survivors include three sons, Roy D. Davis and Gene L. Davis, both of Rossville, Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

    Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Chapel. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Thomas will lie in state in Verschelden Chapel after 2 p.m. today.

    Memorial contributions may be sent to Rossville First Responder Unit or the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University.

    Marvin D. Davis

    ROSSVILLE -- Marvin D. Davis, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 1991, at a Rossville nursing home.

    He was a retired farmer and stockman.

    He was born Feb. 19, 1910, in Rossville, the son of David N. and Eva Hass Davis. He attended Kansas State University.

    Mr. Davis belonged to the Rossville Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Hesperion Lodge No. 111 AF&AM and the Order of the Eastern Star Amaryllis Lodge No. 321. He also was active in 4-H.

    He married Irene M. Lasswell on May 17, 1936. She survives.

    Other survivors include three sons, Roy D. Davis and Gene L. Davis, both of Rossville, Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

    Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Chapel. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Davis will lie in state in Verschelden Chapel after 2 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be sent to Rossville First Responder Unit or the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University.