Leland Francom Davis Obituary (1930 - 2010)

Leland Francom Davis ROY AAA 1/2 Leland Francom Davis, was born April 20, 1930, in Wales, Utah to Rees Davis and Afton Francom. He passed away on April 7, 2010. He grew up in Bountiful, Utah, graduating from Davis High in 1948. He married Joan Coleman in December 30, 1950 and was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They were later divorced. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. His employment with Hill Air Force Base ended with his retirement of 36 years. During that time he worked as a Telephone Switching System Manager. After retirement, he worked for the Salvation Army. He later married Dorothy Miller who preceded him in death in August of 2009. He loved flying, golfing, painting, going fishing, and raising his cats Boots, Yeller, Squeaky, Felix, and Funny Face. He is survived by his son Michael (Janet) Davis of Fairbanks, Alaska; son, Robert (Jill) Davis of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughter, Elizabeth Davis of Washington Terrace, Utah; and daughter Ruth (Todd) Sweeten of Centerville, Utah; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving his brother Boyd (Carol) Davis, Denver, Colorado; sister, Gladys (Carl) Muir, Murray, Utah. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Roy City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we request all such donations be made to the Humane Society of Utah. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 April 14, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 April 14, 2010 11:00 AM