Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Davis, Lois Miriam (Brickley) December 13, 2016
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Ionia SentinelStandard-Tues. Dec. 13, 2016

LOIS MIRIAM (BRICKLEY) DAVIS 1920-2016
Lois Miriam (Brickley) Davis was born on Nov. 4, 1920 in Ionia to Fred and Deck
(Samain) Brickley. The family always lived on Kelsey highway in Ionia. She attended the
Steele County School and graduated from Lakewood High School.

Mrs. Davis has always been a farm girl who loved small and large animals. The farm
she lived  on was bought in 1867 by her retired great-grandfather, who was ship Captain
on the Great Lakes. Mrs. Davis' grandfather built the home in 1913. At the time Lois' folks
lived across the road. the house is no longer there. Lois' great-grandfather and father
built the large red barn in 1903. It is still standing and is one of the largest barns in
Ionia County.

Mrs. Davis had a brother, William who lived in Ionia and also a sister, Adabelle,
who died in 1945. Lois has many wonderful memories of her childhood days. She traveled with her
father every chance she got. Her father, Fred was a Justice of the Peace, an
insurance inspector and on the Co-op Board as well as a full-time farmer. Her mother, Deck
cooked a large part of her life for her family and the hired help.

Mrs.Davis met and married Harold Davis on July 4, 1957. Harold moved on the family
farm and became a farmer, always having help and advice from friends and neighbors. Mr.
and Mrs.Davis have been life time members of LeValley Church on Kelsey Highway. They and
their pet dogs have spent many years in New Port Richey, Fl. stating in 1964. Harold
passed away on Feb.12, 2001. In 2007, Lois lost her hearing totally. With the help
of Tom and Lucinda Green plus some caregivers, she was able to stay at home. Almost 5 years
ago, she fell at home and broke her hip. She has been at Heartland healthcare in
Ionia ever since.

Surviving are a step-son, James (Kathy) Davis and their two sons and families; a
niece, Kathi Dodds; and a nephew, Roger Davis. A Memorial luncheon will be held from 2-4
p.m with a prayer for Lois at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at LeValley United
Methodist Church, 4018 Kelsey highway, Ionia with Pastor Ray Sundell officiating. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Ionia Area Hospice in memory of Lois. Arrangements are
entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at 
www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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