Clark Davis

VISITATION

4-7 p.m., Sunday, January 11 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel and from 10-11 a.m, Monday, January 12 at Jim Falls United Methodist Church, Jim Falls

SERVICE

11 a.m., Monday, January 12 at Jim Falls United Methodist Church, Jim Falls.

Clark Lewis Davis, 98, of Jim Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Chippewa Manor after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Clark was born to Clinton and Lila Davis on December 11, 1916 in Glenburn, North Dakota.

He married Evelyn Dunlap on November 26, 1936 and together they raised five children. Evelyn passed away in 1971.

In 1973, Clark married Shirle Patrie in Jim Falls.

Clark farmed in the town of Anson for many years. He was also foreman of the packaging line for the Falls Dairy. Later he became manager of the Zutter Elevator in Jim Falls. During his retirement, he served as Anson town Chairman for several years and also enjoyed raising beef cattle as a hobby. Clark was especially proud of showing his trilliums which grew on his riverfront property.

Clark and his wife Shirle spent many winters in Texas where they enjoyed dancing and singing with friends they met over the years.

Clark was an active member of the Jim Falls United Methodist Church, Jim Falls Lions Club and Chippewa Falls Music Makers.

Survivors include his wife, Shirle of Chippewa Falls; four children, Jeanie (Roger) Taylor of Darwin, Minnesota, Jackie (Rolf) Synoground of Austin, Minnesota, Mary (Ron) Grunseth of Kenosha, Larry (Pauline) Davis of Chippewa Falls; three step-children, Ron (Lydia) Patrie of Jim Falls, Renee Foiles of Waupaca, Roberta Nyhus of Chippewa Falls; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Clark was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Kathy; two sisters and one brother.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 12 at Jim Falls United Methodist Church with Pastor Jason Kim and Rev. Robert Hoekstra officiating. Interment will follow at Copp Cemetery, town of Anson.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Sunday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

He will be missed by the many lives he touched, both personally and professionally.

AFTERSERVICE

A funeral service for Clark L. Davis, 98, of Jim Falls, was held on Monday, January 12 at Jim Falls United Methodist Church. Pastor Jason Kim and Rev. Robert Hoekstra officiated. Music was provided by organist, Becky Scheidler, the Chippewa Falls Senior Center Music Makers including soloists Scott Stanton and David Grunseth. Scripture was read by grandson, Rory Synoground and family friend, Bob Ingalls. Interment was in Copp Cemetery, town of Anson with scripture reading by Bob Ingalls. Casket bearers were Jeff Babbitt, Rory Synoground, David Grunseth, Kody Helland, Eric Nyhus and Tracey Schindler. Honorary bearers were Todd Taylor, Craig and Adam Helland