DAVIS, Cleo M. (nee Detra)(Mead) 1918-2003

DAVIS, HEIDENWIRTH, DETRA

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/31/2009 at 16:27:14

GREENE, IOWA - Funeral services for Cleo M. Mead Davis, 84, of 523 North Fourth Street, Greene, will be today, Monday, January 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Cleo Mae Detra was born June 11, 1918, in Greene a daughter of Walter and Hazel (Heidenwirth) Detra and died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

She received her education at the Greene public schools graduating in 1935. She also attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls.

On Sept. 15, 1940, she was united in marriage to James Edward Mead at her parent's home in Greene. The following year the couple started farming East of Greene. In 1952 they moved into town. She was employed in the Butler County Auditor's office, secretary of Temple Engineering in Greene, and worked for the family owned Mead Drug Store in Greene. She also worked for the Flower Shop in Greene for several years.

Following her husband's death on July 12, 1989, she continued to make her home in Greene and cared for her mother. She was united in marriage to Darrell Davis on June 1, 1995 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene. Cleo and Darrell enjoyed their winters in Mesa, Ariz. and going dancing.

Cleo's family was her number one priority. Her family will remember her as a very gracious hostess and a great cook. Her cooking, and the memories of the flavors, smells, and warmth from her kitchen will never be forgotten. She actively supported her sons in their school activities and was a Den Mother in Cub Scouts. Her interests included going on family fishing trips in Northern Minnesota and Canada, and playing golf. Music played an important part in her life, having sung duets with her sister Beth, and being in the church choir and the Greene Community Chorus for 25 years.

She was a life long member of the First Presbyterian Church and the U.P.W; Order of the Eastern Star, Ladies Embroidery Club, Greene Woman's Club, the Birthday Club, and several Bridge Clubs. She served on the Rose Hill Cemetery Board and the Election Board for many years.

Those thankful for having shared her life include her husband Darrell of Greene; three sons: Michael (Karen) Mead of Stanton, Steven (Jo) Mead of Storm Lake, Philip (Rita) Mead of Wenatchee, Wash.; eight grandchildren: Kimberly (David) Thomas of West Des Moines, Michelle (Timothy) Salley of Farmington Hills, Mich., Timothy Mead and his fiance Jody Westhoff of West Des Moines, Joshua Mead of Minneapolis, Minn., Marla Mead of Washington, D.C., David Mead of Ames, Dana Mead of Kodiac Island, Ark., and Matthew Mead of Seattle, Wash.; three great-grandchildren: Samuel Thomas, Nicholas Thomas, Carter Salley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She leaves to join her husband James Mead, her parents, and one sister Beth Dralle.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Cleo M. Mead Davis Memorial Fund c/o P.O. Box A, Greene, IA 5636-0655.

Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene is in charge of arrangements.