Daryl Daley Davis, 90, passed away on April 9, 2019 in his home. Daryl was born on March 9, 1929 in Provo, Utah to George H. and Rhea May Daley Davis. Daryl spent his childhood in Dividend, Utah, where his father was Deputy Sherriff. He attended schools in Goshen, Payson, and Provo. He graduated Payson High School in 1947. After graduating he attended BYU from 1953-1954. He enjoyed playing freshman football.
Daryl was in the Air Force from 1948 – 1952. After being discharged, he worked in construction from 1952-1955. He worked as an Air Traffic Controller from 1955-1989. Daryl also worked in the Air National Guard for over 10 years as a radio operator. He participated in many military rites with pride for fallen hero’s with the American Legion Post 48. He had the privilege to go on the veterans honor flight in May 2017 to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials. He loved Payson! He was a true patriot and served his God , family and country with honor.
On December 3, 1954 he married the love of his life, Norma Marcell Poulson in the Manti Temple. Together they had 5 children.
He loved his family, fishing, hunting, and farming. He loved his garden. He took pride in all he did. He always had the best tomatoes and cantaloupes and shared them with not only family but all neighbors.
Daryl was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He held many positions: Counselor in Bishopric, Scouts, Nursery leader (he loved the little ones). He served a mission in Rapid City, South Dakota from 1993-1994 with his wife. He was President of 2 branches. He and his wife were ordinance workers in the Provo, Utah temple for several years.
Daryl is survived by his wife, children Jana Marcell Davis Webster, Michael George (Cheryl) Davis, Karen (Steven) Gallegos, and Keith (Cindy) Davis, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, sister Georgia Allen, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Davis, son-in-law Robert D. Webster, parents, siblings Geraldine, John Arthur, Howard (Dale), Iris, Imogene, Douglas, Carol, and Reah May.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Payson Church, 1138 East 100 South, Payson . A visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will also be prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank I Care Hospice for their tender care.
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