Everett Edward Davis

Everett Edward Davis, 96, of The Dalles and formerly of Wallowa County, died July 4 at a local care center. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Enterprise Christian Church in Enterprise. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Everett was born July 21, 1912, the second of seven children to James T. and Rosabelle (Marks) Davis in Powhatan, Ark. He grew up in Joseph where he attended country schools in Wallowa County.

Everett married Beulah Wilson Atkinson July 22, 1949. He resided in Wallowa County (Joseph, Wallowa and Enterprise) until moving to a care center in The Dalles in 2003 to be near his daughter. He was a member of Enterprise Christian Church and Liberty Grange in Joseph. He was a retired farmer and after his retirement he spent the winters in Yuma, Ariz., and enjoyed gardening and jigsaw puzzles.

He is survived by his step-daughter, Toni Marks and her husband, Jim, of The Dalles; daughter-in-law, SuMi Atkinson of Puyallup, Wash.; several grandchildren; brother, Melvin Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah in 2006; step-son, David Atkinson in 2008; two brothers, Frank Davis and Delbert Davis; and three sisters, Alta Hodge, Beulah Wilson and Lola Gibbs.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of The Gorge, 751 Myrtle St, The Dalles 97058.

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