Frances Davis passed away on February 15, 2019 at the Rosebud Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1928 in Belle Fouche, South Dakota to Leon and Nellie Tillery. She attended school in Nisland, South Dakota and college at the Black Hills State Teacher College. She taught school near Camp Crook where she met her husband, Gilmer Davis. They married in 1948 and had 5 children.
In 1962 they moved to Rosebud, Montana and continued to farm and ranch on Sweeny Creek. She worked as a school teacher in Cartersville, Montana and beet dump operator in Hathaway. In 1976, they sold the ranch and move to town. She worked as the postmistress in Rosebud until retirement, then spent many winters in Arizona until her husband passed away.
She loved to garden, sew, knit, crochet and work on craft projects. She learned to paint while in Arizona and was quite the artist.
She is survived by three daughters, Donna Mitzkus (Andy), Roxie Davis, Joyce Davis (Corbin Howard); two sons, Todd Davis (Kit), Tim Davis (Debbie); one sister, Jeanne Nichols; 14 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Family to receive friends is from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Stevenson and Sons. Burial will follow at the Forsyth Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons have been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave condolences, visit our website at www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire donations may be made to ones’ desired choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday February 20, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday February 21, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday February 20, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday February 21, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences. I have very special memories of Frances through the years.
Tena Olson says
My sympathy to all of Frances’ family and friends. We will miss her and her sweet smile!
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Sending our condolences. We have so many happy and fond memories of Frances. She will be dearly missed.
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Sending our prayers and condolences. Our family has so many fond and happy memories of Frances. She will be dearly missed.
helen corbin says
Tim and family so sorry for your loss Prayers to you all. If there’s anything I can do please let me know
Diane Welbes says
So sorry for your loss–she was a special lady–my thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Debbie Anderson says
Tim, Donna and family; I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Cherie Heser says
I enjoyed seeing Frances at music time at the nursing home. She and Gilmer were wonderful neighbors back in our Rosebud days — we enjoyed them a lot. Frances was a special woman who raised a great family, too.
We are sorry for her loss but know she was very ready to go. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug & Cherie Heser
patti bredeson says
Brad & Patti Bredeson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.We have very fond memories of Francis & Gilmer.
Pam Beardsley says
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. She was a kind lady with a beautiful smile and will be missed very much.
Harriet Heinle Jansen says
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Enjoyed working and visiting with Frances. Sending prayers.
Harriet and Veryl Jansen says
Sorry to hear of your Mom passing. Enjoyed working and talking to Frances. Sending prayers.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
To all Frances’ kids. Sorry for your loss.
MARGO HELLICKSON says
To Frances’s family. I’m so sorry for your loss, yet thankful she is free, to paint, play the piano, and enjoy things. I enjoyed my time spent with her at bath time and other times when she was a the Villa. Losing a mother is so very hard , please know my thoughts and prayers for comfort are with all of you at this sad time. She was a joy to be around.
MARGO HELLICKSON says
To Frances’s family. I am so sorry for your loss, yet thankful she is free to paint, play the piano and just enjoy life. We shared many visits at bath time when she was at the villa. It is so hard to lose a mother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. She was a a joy to work with.
Dan and Lisa Lynch says
Thinking of you during this time. Prayers,
The Minchow Family says
Such a beautiful picture of your mom. She and your dad are together again. Our prayers to you all. Your mom was blessed with a full and wonderful life and we hope that thought brings you joy in this time of sadness. We Love you!
Lori Doeden says
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of Frances’ family. Frances was such a kind lady that had a gift of spreading
joy to those in her presence. Spent a lot of time with Frances and Gilmer in my youth and have so many fun, crazy and cherished memories. May you find comfort that Frances is at total peace with the Lord our savior, free from pain and reunited with her loved ones who went before her.
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Roxie, my heart hurts for you and your family. I have wonderful memories of your mom, and my painting 🙂
Catherine A Byron says
I did not have the privilege of knowing Francis, but have known some of her children well. They are wonderful people, the kind of human beings that make a mother proud. My heart is with all of you during this time of loss. It’s hard to say goodbye to a Mother even when our faith tells us they go to a great reward.
Walter Lloyd says
I am sorry to hear of your mother ‘s passing. I know you all will miss her.
sharon cope says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Frances was a thoughtful loving person and will be missed by many.
Linda Jackson says
The nursing home will not be the same without seeing her beautiful smile and twinkling eyes. She was always so concerned about everyone else. Im gratefull I got to know her.
Paula Coate says
Will always miss your smiling face Frances. Your paintings were truly gorgeous and your crafts always won top awards at the Miles City Fair. Thinking of you Roxie and Donna!
Diana Robinette says
Sending prayers to the Davis family, have many great memories of Frances n Gilmer,
Shelly Batey says
We enjoyed knowing Francis. Thinking of you all in this difficult time. Prayers and blessings to the entire Davis family!
Walt and Brigitte Harms says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family hugs to you all.
gary and pat helm says
so sorry for frances family, were heard a lot about her and her husband, from my folks paul and erma spears. I also had the the pleasure of playing cards with her at the drop inn center.
Myrna Perkins says
Roxie and family: Sincerest sympathy to all your family…memories last forever.
Carolina & Justin Hanley says
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love to the family. May all the wonderful memories help ease the pain.
Vicky hamm says
So sorry to hear of Frances passing. May she Rest In Peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bev Tillery and Vicky
Jody Crocker Haidle says
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I remember as a student in Home Ec, we went on a field trip to see her new kitchen appliance, the microwave and she made baked apples for each of us. I still make baked apples that way to this day. God Bless you all.
Cheryl Ruppel says
So sorry for your loss. She was such a precious lady.