James Davis, age 76, of Fallon passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home in Fallon.
James was born in Wolf Point, MT to Fay and Thelma (Deleary) Davis. They moved to the Union community when he was twelve years-old. He attended Timber Fork grade school, and then attended high school at Dawson County High School in Glendive.
After enlisting and serving 2 years in the navy, Jim returned home and took over the family farm near Lindsay.
Jim married Ann Marie Scheitlin on December 27th, 1957, and worked on the family farm and Farmers Union Oil Co. In 1977 they moved to the Terry/Fallon area, where he not only farmed and ranched while also providing a custom haying service. They moved to Ennis in 1985 where he drove bus for the Yellowstone Talc Mine and garbage truck for Three Rivers Disposal. At last returning to Terry in 1989 he first drove garbage truck for a disposal facility in Miles City. Jim started his own business Triple D Trucking. Later Jim and Marie owned the Lazy JD bar and café for several year giving his customers the chance to see his true colors.
Jim is survived by his wife, and 5 children; Jon (Georgian Hoffer) of Rathdrum, ID, Cora Hyde of Houston, TX, Connie (Doug) Hjorth of Fallon, MT, Jamie (Lorin) Larsen of Terry, MT and Lily (Chris) Schellhase of Gaithersburg, MD, as well as his 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, a son James “Bo” Davis, sister Rita Brown, two brother-in-laws Bill Brown and Bob Scheitlin, two nephews: Jared Scheitlin and Ryan Treadway, and son-in-law Dale Thorgaard.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church in Fallon. Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials may be made to charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 3, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Hope Lutheran Church
Fallon, Montana 59326
Graveside Service
4:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Dawson County Cemetery
Glendive, Montana
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 3, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Hope Lutheran Church
Fallon, Montana 59326
Graveside Service
4:00 p.m.
Friday January 4, 2013
Dawson County Cemetery
Glendive, Montana
DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
To All of Jim’s Family: We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Kelly, Dulcy and family says
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Miller says
Prayers go out to Jim’s family during this difficult time. Sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. Your in my thoughts and prayers!
Harry & Peggy Purvis & Family says
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of Jim. Please know that you are ALL in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord surround you with HIS arms and the love of those around you.
Lillian & Butch Courville & family says
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God bring you peace knowing there will be no more suffering .Mr Jim was an awesome husband ,father,and grandfather.Jeri spoke so highly of him and Jonas enjoyed meeting you guys and so did we.Love and Best wishes for all of you .
Lil n Butch
Deena Verworn says
Please accept our deepest sympathy to your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers for your loss of Jim.
Deena and Skip Verworn
Arlen and Alice Miller says
To all of Jim’s family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers He will be missed. Jim and Jerry are happy to be togather at our heavenly home. Love to all and Gods Blessings
Troy and JoDee Hess says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Davis family as you mourn the loss of your loved one. We ask God for comfort and consolation at this sad time.
Brad and Jody Haidle says
Marie and family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of Jim. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Brad & Jody
Robert Bond says
Marie and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of Jim.
Your Friend Robert
Mark & Donna Underberg says
Davis Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darlene & families says
Marie & families,
We are so sorry for your loss but know that Jim is out of pain and in a better place – that is not a lot of consolation today but it may help in the future. Thinking of you all in thought and prayer. May God give you strength, courage, understanding and comfort,
Love,
Darlene
jamie and trent hess says
Davis family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. In the time that I knew Jim he was the first to give me a hard time and usually did it with a smile of some sort. Trent knew you for many years and I’m sure has many stories. We are thinking of your family and wish we could help celebrate the life that he lived.
Clint, Layna and Ann Grue says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family in this time of your loss. Jim was a blessing to all who knew him.
DuWayne & Shawn Springer & family says
our prayers are with the family for Gods strength in this time of loss and sorrow. Jim was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Barb Hinnaland says
Marie and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rodney and Marta Asche says
We are sorry to hear of Jim’s death. I remember him and John having many great conversations on their views, and friendly arguing about who was right. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may time ease your sorrow.