Ann Marie (Scheitlin) Davis, age 85, of Fallon, MT passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by family at the Prairie County Nursing Home.
Marie was born January 5th, 1940, with a twin sister, Nancy, following on January 6th. Marie grew up in the Union Community, south of Lindsay, MT. She attended Dawson County High School. She married James Everett Davis on December 27, 1957 and graduated in May of the following year. To this union they were blessed with six children between the years 1959 and 1974. Together, Jim and Marie ranched on the Davis family farm until 1977 when they moved to Terry, MT. While in Terry, she and her sister Eileen worked at the L and M. Marie would help Jim with custom farming and in 1981 they and some of their children moved to the ODD Ranch south of Terry until 1985 when they relocated to Ennis. While in Ennis they owned the Camper Corner Campground until 1989 when they relocated again to Fallon, MT and began their trucking company, Triple D Trucking, which they continued until 2001. In 1996, she was elected commissioner for Prairie County. She served as commissioner until 2015. In the early 2000s, they purchased the Lazy JD Bar and Café and owned it until 2006. During her time at the Lazy JD, Marie became well known for her pies and was even featured in the Montana and Wyoming magazines. After they sold the bar, Marie continued baking pies for the Book and Bear Nook in Glendive, Montana. She was a member of the Clear Creek Homemakers and the Fallon Homemakers, which she joined in 1995.
Marie is preceded in death by her parents, John August and Lily Gwyneth (Davidson) Scheitlin; husband, James E. Davis; a son, James “Bo” Davis; brothers George, Joey, and Robert Scheitlin; two nephews (Jared Scheitlin and Ryan Treadway); sister-in-laws Lila and Faye Scheitlin, Rita Brown; brother-in-law William Brown; and son-in-law Dale Thorgaard. Marie is survived by her 5 children Jon (Georgianna) Davis of Rathdrum, Idaho; Cora Hyde of Houston, Texas; Connie (Doug) Hjorth of Fallon; Jamie (Lorin) Larsen of Terry; and Lily (Christopher) Schellhase of Fallon, and 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on May 19, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson’s and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. The funeral will be held May 20, 2025, at 1100 am, at the Hope American Lutheran Church in Fallon. Luncheon to follow. Internment at Dawson County Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday May 19, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Hope American Lutheran Church
220 Hansen Ave.
Fallon, Montana 59326
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday May 19, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Hope American Lutheran Church
220 Hansen Ave.
Fallon, Montana 59326
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delite says
Jim & Marie were quite the couple. I remember working for them at the Lazy JD-, Marie ruled the kitchen and made some great “eats” for the bar. Her Sunday buffets and pies were the best. Marie was good at listening and getting to the bottom of things. Really enjoyed both of them.
Larry and Judy Jens says
What a hard-working woman Marie was! And those pies. She made the greatest pies! We enjoyed the years the Davis family ranched in our neighborhood south of Terry. And we enjoyed eating at the Lazy JD in Fallon, and having a wonderful meal and a quick conversation. Sympathies to the families.
Phil Anderson says
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS SHE WAS A STAPLE TO THE SOUTH LINDSAY FALLON AND TERRY COMMUNITIES FOR MANY YEARS. PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE DAVIS FAMILY
Burt Keltner says
Wonderful lady and magnificent family. A wonderful mother to one of my best friends growing up – and I can attest to the high quality of those pies! God bless her and good rest!
Deena Dukart Verworn says
Connie,Jon,Cora,Jamie,Lily,
So very sorry to hear about your Mom. I have wonderful memories of her from being around your home growing up in Fallon. She was a beautiful Lady. Gods blessings and peace to all of you.
Aletta Shannon says
Thinking of all of Marie’s family and friends with heartfelt sympathy 💐
Kyle & Gail Shaw says
We are thinking of all of you at this time. It is so hard to loose a parent. I remember her caring ways when we played music at the bar. She always knew how to make us feel comfortable. Our prays are with you all.
Kathy (Hinnaland) West says
So very sorry for your loss. She was such a nice lady and a big part of our community when we were growing up. ♥️
Sheila Hagemeister says
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Andrea Miller says
So sorry for your loss. PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Andrea Miller says
So sorry for your loss.
Denise (Strand) Stambaugh says
Cora and family,
I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Deepest sympathy’s to you and your family. Cherish the memories!❤️
Lissa Power says
Sorry to hear about Marie’s passing. She was a really nice lady. She made THE best pies. She was community-minded and will be missed. Thinking of all of you.
Sincerely,
Willis, Ardi, Lissa and Ross Bartholomay