On a beautiful October 15th morning, Mae J. Davis, our wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at CareSource Hospice in Holladay, Utah.
Lavenia Mae Jensen Davis was born May 2, 1921 in Montpelier, Idaho to Jacob C. and Vinnie Humpherys Jensen. She attended schools in Montpelier, College at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education.
Mae taught elementary school in Tooele, Utah, later moving to Fillmore, Utah, where she continued her teaching career and also where she met her future husband, James Clive Davis. Clive and Mae were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 9, 1948. They built a home in Fillmore, residing there until 1953 when they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. There, they raised their four children and truly enjoyed their life together. Clive preceded her in death on April 19, 1983.
Mae was a member of the LDS Church and held many positions: Relief Society President, Young Women's President, Bishop's Wife, and also volunteered as a Guide on Temple Square. She was known for her beautiful singing voice and was a member of the Parley's Second Ward Choir for many years. She always gave unconditional love to her neighbors, friends, and family and her example, positive attitude, quick wit, and ever-present smile will never be forgotten.
Mae is survived by a son, James R. Davis, (Tempe, Arizona), daughters, Susan D. MacFarlane (David R.), Lorie Davis (Larry Moline), (Salt Lake City), Jan D. Bowyer (Mark), (Newark, California); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Forrest Jensen, (Denver, Colorado), David Jensen (Montpelier, Idaho); and many nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends who meant so much to Mae. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Grant, Earl, and Louis, and sister Zula.
Friends may gather on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Parley's Second Ward Chapel, 1870 East Parleys Canyon Bouelvard, Salt Lake City, Utah, with a viewing prior to the services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Elysian Burial Gardens.