Richard M. Davis

Sept. 25, 1912 - Oct. 17, 1998

CORVALLIS - Richard M. "Dick" Davis, 86, of Corvallis died Saturday at Corvallis Manor Nursing Home.

Born in South Bend, Ind., to Oliver and Elizabeth (Motts) Davis, he graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1931. He married Gladys Toney July 18, 1931 in Rolling Prairie, Ind. Mr. Davis attended Oregon State University and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1939. He served in the Army in Africa and Italy during World War II, was a commanding captain during the takeover at Rome, Italy, and was discharged with honors as a major in 1945.

He lived in Eugene until his move in 1958 to Corvallis, where he was office manager for Hartsock and Tharp Chrysler/Plymouth, He retired in 1978. Before becoming disabled by Parkinson's disease, Mr. Davis enjoyed helping others, especially veterans and their widows, and liked spending time with his grandchildren. He liked tinkering with and touring in old cars, especially Studebakers. He worked hard at local antique auto swap meets and belonged to the Enduring "A," an historic auto club.

He belonged to the Corvallis American Legion Post and helped get American Legion baseball started in Corvallis. He also belonged to the Elks, Masonic and Moose lodges and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Surviving are wife Gladys; daughters Deborah Albin and Wendy Woodward, both of. Corvallis; son Richard Jr. of Athena; grandchildren Regina and Steven Albin, Lindsay, Lucas and Justin Woodward and Elizabeth Davis; and Brothers Marvin, Paul and Don; granddaughter Deborah Albin Davis; and sister Norma Trimmer live in South Bend, Ind.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5. p.m. Wednesday at McHenry Funeral Home. Mr. Davis' funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Halgrimson officiating. Burial will follow Crystal Lake Cemetery, with military honors by the Corvallis American Legion Post.

Contributions in Mr. Davis' name may be made to the American Legion Baseball Program or to Grace Center Adult Day Care. They may be sent in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N.W. Fifth St., Corvallis, Ore. 97330.

Albany Democrat-Herald Albany, OR, 20 Oct 1998

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