Fred Henry Davis' journey through life started in Warroad, MN on January 20, 1921. At the ripe old age of eight, he was working a man's job to help support his family and to the day he died, he swore he would never milk another cow. In the early 1940s, his bother, David Davis, asked him to travel to 25 Mile Creek on Lake Chelan to help work in his apple orchard, thus began Dad's love of orcharding. He often said when he was working in his orchard, fishing, or enjoying the outdoors, he felt closest to God. Dad was proud to be an American and felt it was an honor to be a Navy Sea Bee. He helped build the major air strips for the huge B-29's to use throughout the Pacific Theater of Operations in World War II. In the fall of 1945, at a dance in Chelan, our mother, Lois Bell, saw the back of his head and his stance, and she then told a cousin, "That's the man I'm going to marry." The happy occasion took place on June 9, 1946. Fred and Lois started their life together at 25 Mile Creek; welcoming son, Nick Lynn in 1947, and daughter, Sharon Marlene in 1948. In 1953, the family moved to Wenatchee, where Dad worked at Alcoa with friend, Howard P. Weaver, while running a small apple and cherry orchard. Jean Ann joined the family unit that year and a short six and a half years later, along came Michael Fred in 1961. Dad's dream was to own an orchard and that came true in 1962, when he purchased the Everett James Orchard in Monitor. Dad worked and ran Davis Orchards until the age of 85. Davis Orchards is still family owned and in production, thanks to the wonderful help of Mel Weythman. Since work was an important family affair, our youngest brother's expected birth was announced when we were listening to Paul Harvey and packing apples for a Christmas gift pack order. Mom let us know if the baby was a boy, his name would be Paul Henry. He was born in 1964. From our Dad we learned the importance of integrity, honesty, hard work and having fun, which often was rewarded with A & W Root Beer floats. Dad's favorite sport was baseball - as a player or a spectator. He loved watching his sons, daughters and grandchildren play ball. Our fun always seemed to revolve around fishing, playing cards and being with the family. Lessons we've learned from Fred Henry Davis: If you borrow something, always return it in the same or better condition than when it was received. The only thing that is truly yours, is your name and reputation, take care of it. Your handshake is a contract, honor it. The only two things that are certain in life, are death and taxes. On January 15, 2010, he finished paying his taxes.

Fred Davis is survived by his wife, Lois Davis; children, Nick (Pam), Sharon, Jeanne (Troy Stephens), Mike (Heidi) and Paul (Julie). He has ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by two brothers; and one sister.

The Davis family sincerely thanks the entire Cashmere Convalescent Center staff, for their outstanding love and care. Dad considered it his second home and family.

A Memorial Service will be held at Telford's Chapel of the Valley, Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Those who wish, may make a memorial donation to the American Legion Post 64, Cashmere, or Cashmere Convalescent Center. Arrangements by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.