Davies, David J. (1923-2008)

DAVIES, THOMAS, IBURG, LILLIE, GROTH, MEYER, GRIMM

Posted By: Colleen Ossman (email)
Date: 7/1/2008 at 15:29:10

(South Hamilton Record-News, Jewell, IA, 25 Jun 2008, page 4)

Williamsburg - David John Davies, was born September 3, 1923 in Hilton Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Will and Gertrude Sarah (Thomas) Davies. He attended Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy. He served in Germany in the US Army from 1945-1947. He was united in marriage to Erna Ida Rose Iburg on January 18, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He was a life long farmer in the Williamsburg area, where he raised black angus cattle, other livestock and did crop farming. He was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church, served as a church elder and on a number of church boards. He served as a school board member for St Paul Parochial School and the Lutheran Interparish School. David believed in the importance of parochial schooling and felt strongly about his children's and grandchildren's educations. He enjoyed playing sheep's head cards and celebrating special events with his family.

David died on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the Marengo Memorial Hospsital in Marengo, after an extended illness at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 16 days.

He is survived by: his wife Erna of Williamsburg; five children: John (Linda) Davies of Williamsburg, Linda (William) Lillie of Marengo, Kristine (Lyle) Groth of Ellsworth, Sarah (Warren) Meyer of Williamsburg and James (Melissa) Davies of Williamsburg; 16 grandchildren and spouses; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Virginia Grimm.

Celebration of Life Service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Rev. Carl Cloeter officiated. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg with Military Rites.

Memorials are for the Lutheran Interparish School Tuition Fund. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.