James R. Davis

March 17, 1930 – September 1, 2016

James R. Davis, a resident of Sequim, passed away on September 1, 2016.

He was born March 17, 1930, the second son of Howard R. Davis and Lucille Wilson Davis in New London, Iowa. He later moved to Ottumwa, Iowa, where he attended primary and secondary schools, graduating from Ottumwa High School in

1948. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Iowa in 1952.

He married Genevieve Savage on December 17, 1950. They had six children.

In 1990, he retired from the Boeing Company with 24 years service. He also retired from the US Army as a Colonel with 30 years service (both active duty and reserves). In 1998 he and Genny moved to Sequim from Seattle.

He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Greg; his parents, Howard and Lucille Davis; and two brothers: Jack and Jerry Davis.

He is survived by his wife, Genny; his sons Jeff, Kim and J.Jay Davis; his daughters Jill Briggs and Julie Davis; five grandchildren: J.C. and Brian Davis, Desi Searing and Gabe and Chris Davis; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two siblings: a brother Jon (Louann) Davis of Chillicothe, MO, and a sister Vicki (Neal) Telford of Des Moines, IA; and many nieces and nephews, friends and loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church (100 South Blake Ave, Sequim, WA, 98382) on Sunday, September 25, at 1:30 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.