UTawna Johnson (Witney)

I'm so sorry to hear about Ray! I loved it when he would come in to Sunroc to purchase stuff for the City.  He was a real bright spot in my day!!

Yes, Shauna, everyone stay healthy!

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

I am so sorry to hear about Ray 😢. We're too young to be dying !!  

I don't get on here very often so Happy Birthday to all of you I've missed 🎈🎈

Let's all have a healthy , happy New Year ... Love to all of you 

Kenneth Strong

Mart E. (Gardner)

I will miss ray. He was one who helped me out often in school. Best wishes for his family. 

David Lynn

Lyrics: By Ray Davies (The Kinks) "Better Things"

Here's wishing you the bluest sky,
And hoping something better comes tomorrow.
Hoping all the verses rhyme,
And the very best of choruses to
Follow all the doubt and sadness.
I know that better things are on the way.

Here's hoping all the days ahead
Won't be as bitter as the ones behind you.
Be an optimist instead,
And somehow happiness will find you.
Forget what happened yesterday,
I know that better things are on the way.

It's really good to see you rocking out
And having fun,
Living like you just begun.
Accept your life and what it brings.
I hope tomorrow you'll find better things.
I know tomorrow you'll find better things.

Here's wishing you the bluest sky,
And hoping something better comes tomorrow.
Hoping all the verses rhyme,
And the very best of choruses to
Follow all the doubt and sadness.
I know that better things are on the way.

I know you've got a lot of good things happening up ahead.
The past is gone it's all been said.
So here's to what the future brings,
I know tomorrow you'll find better things.
I know tomorrow you'll find better things.

Daryl Tucker

I'll add my condolences to Ray's family and his countless friends. Having been fortunate to live and work in this community for all these years, I was able to see and talk to Ray many times and he was unfailingly cheerful and outgoing. Not a nicer human being has ever worked for Springville City. He will be very much missed. I can't help but think of Ray and Denny hanging together this morning on the other side and I'm sure Den wouldn't mind my posting this photo of his in memory of Ray today. Notice how the light coming from behind the bloom makes this blossom glow. It's like the glow that came from inside of Ray whenever you were with him. RIP our good Red Devil friend!

Rebecca Fechser (Everett)

Oh, Ray. He was always just a sweet gent. He will be missed. We ARE too young to be passing on! Take care of yourselves, and hug your loved ones every chance you get. You never know. Love Rebecca

Daryl Tucker

Here's the obituary for Ray. It will also be posted on the In Memory section:

Ray Marlow Davis, age 65 from Springville Utah passed away on January 10, 2017.  Ray was born in Price Utah on February 10, 1951 to Ray and Beula Davis.  

Ray’s childhood years were spent in Orem and Wallsberg, Utah.  The family later moved to Springville, Utah.  He graduated from Springville High School in 1969.  He married Mary Ellen Taylor in 1973 and they had two children.  They were later divorced.

Ray worked for the Utah State Prison for 13 years and for the Springville CIty Recreation department for 20 years.  Because of his involvement with many various sports and activities, he made many lasting relationships.  To know Ray was to love him and his gift to gab was shared with many whether you had time or not.  

Ray loved living in Springville.  Some of his best memories were made golfing, fishing and hunting golf balls.  He absolutely loved Springville sports and attended many, many games over the years.  He was an avid reader and wrote in his journal nearly every day.  One of his greatest joys was watching his son Taylor and grandson Tyler play baseball.  His involvement in the community made him well known to nearly everyone in town.  If he wasn’t driving around or at a Springville sporting event, you could find him either under his carport on stop sign patrol, at his front window with a friendly wave, having coffee with Cary at Denny’s, dinner at the T-Bone or at the drive up window at Brookside.  Ray loved spending time with his son Taylor and they had a very special relationship.  Many considered Ray their second “Dad” or “Grandpa”.  He touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed.

Ray is survived by his son Taylor (Stephanie) Davis, Springville, his sister Debbie (Craig) Carter, Cedar CIty and grandson Tyler KIllian.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Doug.

Funeral services will be held at the Hobble Creek 1st Ward Chapel, 555 South 600 East (Averett Ave) on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00am.  A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville and on Friday at the church from 10:00am to 10:45am.  Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary.

Daryl Tucker

Happy Birthday Dee Ann Tippetts Kempinger!

Daryl Tucker

Happy Red Devil Birthday wishes are in order today for Ann Memory Paxton and tomorrow for Marlene Hansen Sheppard and Elise Zimmerman!

Cathy Biggs (Howes)

Donald Jensen

I was sorry to hear about Ray Davis passing away . Ray was a great friend in school and he will be missed by all of us who knew him.I never met any one who didnt like him,sorry I didnt post sooner but was out of town and didnt hear about this untill after his services  .

Daryl Tucker

Ken Strong let me know this morning that Keith Johnson, our fellow 69er, has also passed away. He apparently died in his sleep last Saturday. Here is the obituary from Wheeler Mortuary...

Keith Lamar Johnson, 65 of Springville, Utah passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  He was born on September 21, 1951 in Ogden, Utah to Jack L. and Betty Ann Johnson.  He was married to Donna Sheppard on November 17, 1971 and later divorced.

He worked for Valley Asphalt driving truck for many years.  He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, hunting fishing and spending time with family and friends.  He also loved working on and riding his tote goats.

Keith is survived by his four children: Verl Johnson, Lisa Kay (Eric) Carter of Spanish Fork, Kevin (Christi) Johnson of Salem, and Jennie Johnson of Spanish Fork; 10 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; his father, Jack; two sisters, three brothers and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ann.

Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services.  The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Any condolences can be sent to Wheeler Mortuary.

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

Thanks Daryl and Ken for keeping us informed .

I'm sorry to hear about Keith . 

I really HATE us dying . I still think we're too young , we have another good 20 years left in us . 

Well, everyone stay healthy 

David Lynn

Don't you love it?  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW JAY.

You that missed Daryls presentation at the Senior Center should request an encore. He was great.

Daryl Tucker

Happy 66th Jay Boyer! 

Jay Boyer

That outfit seems to fit a bit more snug each time I put it on.....

Here's hoping for a good year for all of us!!

Kenneth Strong

Shauna Bona (Leetham)

Happy birthday Jay, You are a darling Red Devil!!!  We lost another friend yesterday! Pam Child passed away from a sudden stroke. She is Tony"s sister and cousin to Stuart and Floyd! She was such a fun, crazy, intelligent, athletic, loving person to be with. She will be missed! Once again, let's stay close, we might not have a tomorrow!! Love you all!!! Let's plan an evening to go out to eat so everyone who still works can make it!!!!! Someone throw out some dates!!! Any night is good for me!!!

David Lynn

Don't paint yourself into another corner Eric. Happy Birthday.

That's another sad story about Pam. Do you know where the funeral is?

Daryl Tucker

Happy Birthday Eric! 

I don't know how I missed it yesterday. Perhaps it was because I heard you were going to be named to Pres. Trump's cabinet as Secretary of the Interior. Someone told Trump you were excellent on interior finishes and he jumped at the chance to put you in his cabinet.

Daryl Tucker

Happy Birthday Shauna!

"So Moses, 9 out of 10 commandments isn't too bad, That's still an A where I went to school."

Shauna Bona (Leetham)

Which one do you think I broke Daryl????

Daryl Tucker

I'm not saying you broke any, Shauna. I'm just saying if you decided to break one, you could have your choice and still get an A on your eternal report card.

Daryl Tucker

Happy Birthday Trish! Hope you have a day that blows your skirt up;)