Lorn Davis, 76, of Miles City, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday March 2, 2017 after complications from a stroke at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT.
Lorn was born on August 8, 1940, in Jordan MT, the son of Wilbur Morris “Heavy” and Mary Lou (Curtis) Davis. He was the eldest son of six boys. Lorn was raised on the family ranch at Haxby, MT. After completing the 8th grade at Cat Creek School, he started working on ranches in the surrounding community.
At a young age, he developed a love for music. He learned to play guitar, base and steel guitar. He played and sang lead in various bands around the area for many years.
In 1962, he married Diana Schlepp. They were married for 27 years and had four children. They worked on various ranches in Montana and Wyoming. They leased a bar in Richey, MT, and then started driving truck. Lorn worked for Lantis Trucking, Miles City Pack and Murphy Trucking. On August 24, 1983 he was involved in a serious truck wreck. After recovering he became an owner/operator, doing the majority of his own repairs.
He truly loved the open roads and teaching others how to drive truck. In 1993, he met Dawn Ludwig and became a part of their family. After teaching Dawn how to drive truck, they continued Lorn Davis Trucking until the time of his death.
He was always a fiercely independent man with a gentle spirit who was loved by many.
He is survived by Dawn, brothers Les (Yvonne), Mike (Patsy) and Bruce (Linda). Diana Davis, children Melody (Steve) Reinhart, Marlene (Danny)Lounder, Margo Trosin-Veorster, Jake (Sarah) Davis, Tammy (Mike) Wajer, Wendy (R.J.) Schenk, Megan (Levi) Gordon, Erin and Ty Kampen. Grandchildren Jacee Reinhart, Sonny & Amanda Wilson, Christy & Jeffrey Trosin, Jacob, Stephanie & Noah Davis, Carly Schenk, Kimber Gordon and 9 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews and friends he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Heavy & Mary Lou Davis, his brothers Bob and Pat, son-in-laws Mark Wilson and Tracy Veorster and grandchild Stephanie Reinhart.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations made to the charity of your choice.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 4-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Custer County Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 7, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 8, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 7, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 8, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
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Jim and Ann Willson says
Dawn and the rest of Lorn’s family so sorry to hear this. I have always considered Lorn a good friend. He always treated me very well, and had time to stop and visit. I remember when he first started trucking in those little straight trucks. He hauled lots of cattle, and hay for my dad. He always got into the ranch even when he had to shovel snow to get there. I suppose he has talked Jesus out of a new Peterbilt truck already. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Clay & Karen Taylor & Family & Thomas Family says
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and Prayers are with his Family (whom Clay is his cousin and Davis Family lived on Haxby as neighbors to us) and Friends. Dawn and ALL let us know if there is anything we can do and please call to let us know what date the service will be. Love and best wishes.
Sandi Kohones says
So sorry to hear this. I’m sure Lorn and Uncle Quie are together playing music and cribbage again.
Dani Willson says
I considered lorn not only second grandpa, but part of my family. He was the sweetest, most selfless person I have ever met. He always had words of wisdom to share with me. I love you lorn & you’ll be deeply missed.
Carol Schneider says
My thoughts and prayers are with Lorn’s family. I got to visit with him at least once a week at Gallaghers.
He was a great person and had many talents. Hang on to the great memories as I know I have many. He was very proud of his children and talked about them frequently. May God help you get through this loss.
Leah Burkhart says
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Ken and Vicki Hess says
Our prayers out to all Lorn’s family. Had a lot of fun with him over the years.
Leah Burkhart says
Dawn and the rest of Lorn’s family: he is deeply loved by many, me included. He is missed. I am praying for all. God bless all of you through this journey.
Sharyn Wallace says
I don’t have many cousins but the Davis bunch were some of the best. Keeping all of you in my heart.
Veronica Means says
Lorn will be missed. So sorry for you all and the loss. My condolences and prayers.
Rob Shipley says
Lorn will be sadly missed by all who ever knew him, and, by all who every knew Mary and Heavy Davis and the entire wonderful family. GOD does take so very many of the very, very best. His whole life was that of a cowboy and cattle and trucking. Thereby, we all rest assured there are cattle and trucking and millions of wonderful cowboys in Heaven.
Sherrie says
So very sorry Dawn and the entire Davis family. I am at a loss for words….
Randy says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Lorn Davis. Truly a good man and a great friend. Though he may be gone he will never be forgotten. He will truly be missed. Much love to all the family.
Stacy Mackenzie-Scheid says
You are all in our thoughts an Prayers! Mandi Mackenzie sends her love also, she sure did love Lorn, and I am so happy they had time to visit while she was home in December!
Del says
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. Comfort and a sure hope can come from God’s Word, the Bible –2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. Jesus promises that one day he is going to bring back to life all those who have died –John 5:28, 29. Death is not only an “enemy” to us, but also an enemy to God–1 Corinthians 15:26. He tells us that one day he is going to remove forever all pain, suffering, and death that mankind has experienced for thousands of years –Revelation 21:3-5.
Gwen Wickham says
Megan, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and he sure did give you and Amanda a hard time when you two were together, which was all the time. Sending Love and Hugs to all of you.
Nancy Pasha says
So sorry to hear of Lorn’s passing. He was a great friend to PeeWee. Pee Wee loved trucking with him. Sending prayers for the entire family.
Verlin and Bernadette Miller says
Dawn and Family – so sorry to hear about this – please know that you are in our prayers.
Candee Soennichsen says
Dawn & Lorn’s family,
We were so sorry to hear of Lorn’s passing. He did a lot of trucking for us and we will miss him along with the crews at Saco Dehy and Equity Co-op! please know that we thought a lot of him and we will be keeping you all in our prayers Ron & Candee Soennichsen
Alysia Peterson and Boys says
Dawn, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! The boys and I thought highly of Lorn! I’m so saddened by this. I hope you’re doing ok. Much love from Kaedyn, Wraith and I.
gary and pat helm says
dawn and family please know you are in our prayers lorn was a great guy who will be missed
Bert and Helen Woods says
To Lorn”s Family,
So sorry for your loss. Bert and I will miss seeing him at Gallaghers when we are in Miles City. Glad we got to see him just two weeks ago. May God be with you.
Keith Ullery says
Loren was a great man and friend . He will be greatly missed by all. Prayers to the family during this most difficult time.
Faith Hope Horpestad says
Sorry to hear of this Dawn! I know how close you two were. Many hugs to you and your family
Sandi Updyke says
Dawn and family, I’m so saddened to hear of Lorns passing. God bless you all at this difficult time. I have wonderful memories and I’m sure you all do too
Darrell P says
Hammer down right to the end…Rest easy hand
John L Moore says
Our thoughts and prayers to Lorn’s family. Whether he was hauling cattle or hay, we always enjoyed seeing him.
Kenneth &Agnes Drane 5 says
Sorry to hear of Lorns passing he will be missed by many we spent many of our younger days together,so our thoughts and prayers will be with his family
Sharon & Stan Clelland says
Many thoughts and blessings to Lorns family. He played in our band for a few years and we enjoyed his wonderful talents and his wonderful family. He was a great musician and a good singer. We have known his family for years and are sending blessings to all of you. RI P our frind. We all have good memories of you.
Destiny Bennett says
Lorn was always so kind to me.. He would come into Gallaghers and talk with me sometimes… he would tell me stories about driving truck and playing music. We all enjoyed his company, he will be greatly missed! ❤
Prayers to the Davis family.
Rest in peace Lorn!
Carolyn (Cooky) Hays says
To all of the Davis family, my prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I hadn’t seen Lorn in ages but I always admired him. He was always fun to visit with and I spent hours talking to him and his brother at Gallagher’s back in the 1990’s when they would all come in as a group for coffee. Great memories. He’ll be missed.
Kim R. Smarsh says
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear of Lorn’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy LaPierre says
Dawn and family…please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Lorn. My heart is heavy…although I knew Lorn well enough to know he lived life on his own terms and nothing less would have suited him. I am blessed to have been his friend and will never forget him teasing me and calling me his “10”….lol….he always listened to my problems, gave me good advice and most importantly.. was always on my side! I will miss him greatly! Prayers and love to you all.
Chris and Jan Michal says
Dawn, I am Thankful Lorn is in the Ultimate Place, no more suffering, no more pain, green grass year around, plenty of water,and no greedy, dishonest neighbors. We have fond memories of you and Lorn helping us move our Plunder from the Ranch to east of Custer. Let us appreciate we Will see Lorn again, forever, in a far better place! We will Laugh and remember the good times. Please tell Jake hello. Chris and Jan Michal
Joanne says
Oh Dawn I am so, so sorry! I know how much love there really was with you two! He loved his family!
Lorn was to me, all the things a great friend will be to his/her trusted great friend. Lorn and Dawn helped me get back on my feet just by: always caring, introducing me to their friends and his brothers, keeping in touch, stopping by for cold drink or sandwich, a shoulder, a lecture, a tease, calling me to say Happy Or Merry, or whatcha doing? I will remember him for always, because they just don’t make em like they use to.
May you be so happy and awesome up there in Heaven. You Are Loved- Joanne
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences and Prayers to all of Lorn’s Family Lorn was a lifelong friend of ours. He will be missed by all.
Joe and Lynn Rogers says
Joe and I will miss him terribly…..his huge hugs and smile were always a bright spot whenever we went home…..so sorry Mel and all your family for your loss…..you are in our hearts and in our prayers!!
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Margo veorster says
Thank you all for the thoughts and memories we love reading them all
Mary Halvorson says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of the Davis Clan and Dawn and everyone feeling the pain of losing Lorn.. Lorn was a very special guy and he made others feel special too. I will miss him and his music!
Lee Akers says
I knew Lorn for more than 20 years. He was a great friend. I had the pleasure of playing music with him not long ago. I am really going to miss him.
Vanna Byrd says
So sorry to hear about Lorn. I truly enjoyed waiting on him at the Cashway Café in Broadus when he would stop in. He was a pleasure, always smiling and will be missed.
Judy says
You will be missed Lorn. But there will be music in heaven.
Melody Jungels says
Dear Dawn and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. I didn’t even know he was sick and am sorry I didn’t get to see him and tell him how much I appreciated his help and all the good advice I got from him after Darnell’s death. He was a god sent at a time when everything was upside down in my life. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time and keep you close and give you the comfort and love that is necessary at this time.
Randy & Janet Stanhope says
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Lorn. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Stephani Schumacher-Collins says
Mel, Marlene and family. Very sorry for the loss of your dad. Losing a loved one is hard, but eventually all the wonderful, fun, fond memories will take the place of the pain in your heart felt today. Sending a hug your way today.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
To all of Lorn family, Sorry to hear he passed away. Thoughts and prayers to all.
John G. Mullen says
To Dawn and the rest of the Davis clan,may God bless you all.
I met Lorn a few months ago when i moved to MC from Anaconda.He helped me a lot in various ways.I don’ think there was anything he could not fix. I tried to fix a computer one time but i messed it up and if I hadn’t had Lorn Davis to fix the thing for me I’d of been out a few hundred dollars. Thanks Lorn. Also he was one of the best story tellers I ever knew. I’ll see you on the other side Mr. Lorn. Sincerely John G. “Bubba” Mullen .
John G. Mullen says
I will miss Lorn and think about him for the remainder of my life. Goodbye Cowboy /Trucker.
Sincerely John G. Mullen a.k.a. Bubba