It ended up happening because my Uncle had a deep and abiding love for the town of Salina Utah and Fishlake (30 minutes away from Moroe). Uncle Michael also has many family members buried in the Salina cemetary. So, he also ended up being buried there on the same day as the wedding we were already planning to attend. This all relates to Father's Day because I was able to spend some quiet and reflective time with my own Dad. Uncle Michael and my Dad are three year apart and they grew up having many, many adventures together. In fact, I don't remember many childhood stories of his that didn't include Michael.
It was so nice because Dad was able to introduce me to many of his cousins that traveled down to Salina for the viewing. We also were able to spend time just sitting next to each other. Such a simple gesture meant so much to me. It gave me a deep and renewing assurance that I am doing okay and that my Dad loves me. Such a amazing experience right before Father's Day. I will be forever grateful for my Aunt Joan and Aunt Wendy who were willing to coordinate getting my Dad to Utah from Missouri.
I have always been amazed with Uncle Michael. He served in the Vietnam War and I always thought that was super amazing, especially since that was such a difficult and controversial war. Here is his obituary and a few of the pictures they had on display at the viewing.
Obituary for Michael D. Davis
Farmington, NM/ Salina, UT. - Michael Dennis Davis, our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home of natural causes on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Michael was born on June 2, 1949 to Emanuel LaVon Davis and Willa Newell Davis and grew up in Orem, Utah. He always had a special place in his heart for the area and claimed he had the best childhood in the world", hunting and fishing in Utah Valley. He joined the Army in 1967 where he served honorably in Vietnam and was awarded two purple hearts during his service.
Michael began his career as a jeweler when he was discharged from the Army and excelled in the business for over 45 years. He was an amazing artist in designing, creating, and repairing jewelry as well as being a watchmaker. He loved selling beautiful jewelry and made a number of lasting friendships during his career. At the time of his death Michael and his wife Jill, had been the owners of Alexander's Fine Jewelry in Farmington, New Mexico since 1994.
Michael and Jill loved traveling in their motor home anytime they could get away. His favorite destination was Fish Lake, Utah where he spent countless hours in the boat fishing with his father-in-law, Roger. He was also an avid John Wayne fan and thoroughly enjoyed a good western.
Michael is survived by his wife Jill, the love of his life; the luckiest daughters in the world: Tiffany, Mandy, Brenna (Rob), and DeLise, who were his absolute pride and joy; sisters Joan (Tom) and Wendy (Freidan); brothers Gayle (Lorraine) and Gordon (Deslie); four grandchildren: Micah, Ainsley, Ryan, and Alister; and many dear friends and extended family.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents; his son Jason Davis; his daughter and son-in-law Lexi and Trent Pabst; his older brother Glen Davis; his brother-in-law Jay Bench; and father-in-law Roger Rasmussen.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Salina, Saturday from 12:00 -1:30pm prior to the services.
Burial with military honors accorded by the Salina American Legion Post #36 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Pioneer Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
Michael was born on June 2, 1949 to Emanuel LaVon Davis and Willa Newell Davis and grew up in Orem, Utah. He always had a special place in his heart for the area and claimed he had the best childhood in the world", hunting and fishing in Utah Valley. He joined the Army in 1967 where he served honorably in Vietnam and was awarded two purple hearts during his service.
Michael began his career as a jeweler when he was discharged from the Army and excelled in the business for over 45 years. He was an amazing artist in designing, creating, and repairing jewelry as well as being a watchmaker. He loved selling beautiful jewelry and made a number of lasting friendships during his career. At the time of his death Michael and his wife Jill, had been the owners of Alexander's Fine Jewelry in Farmington, New Mexico since 1994.
Michael and Jill loved traveling in their motor home anytime they could get away. His favorite destination was Fish Lake, Utah where he spent countless hours in the boat fishing with his father-in-law, Roger. He was also an avid John Wayne fan and thoroughly enjoyed a good western.
Michael is survived by his wife Jill, the love of his life; the luckiest daughters in the world: Tiffany, Mandy, Brenna (Rob), and DeLise, who were his absolute pride and joy; sisters Joan (Tom) and Wendy (Freidan); brothers Gayle (Lorraine) and Gordon (Deslie); four grandchildren: Micah, Ainsley, Ryan, and Alister; and many dear friends and extended family.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents; his son Jason Davis; his daughter and son-in-law Lexi and Trent Pabst; his older brother Glen Davis; his brother-in-law Jay Bench; and father-in-law Roger Rasmussen.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Salina, Saturday from 12:00 -1:30pm prior to the services.
Burial with military honors accorded by the Salina American Legion Post #36 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Pioneer Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
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