Melba Jean Davis

Melba Jean Phillips Davis passed peacefully with loved ones by her side on November 5, 2020.  Her 91 year old body traveled as far as it could.  She has gone home to be with her eternal companion Don Edward Davis and her eldest son.  She was born Sept. 20, 1929 in SLC to Dora Tucker Phillips and Charles Leo Phillips, married Don Edward Davis, Mar. 31, 1948.
A homemaker, baker, gardener, lover of flowers, clothes maker, Lion House recipe book writer and after retiring from many years of service at the Lion House in SLC, UT, she took up painting.  Her painting talent blessed us all with the pictures her children and grandchildren now hang in their houses.  She was truly blessed with many talents and was always busy.  She had a great love for her family and was a loyal friend to many.
Survived by her children, Nanette (Mark) Bunker, Kathy McKee, Carma (Hernan) Varas and Troy (Jill) Davis, 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and ½ great, great grandchild; sister Nadine Weiler, brother Charles Phillips (Sherry), sisters Carole Facer and Sherry Pearson.
An open viewing will be held on November 14, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Memorial Redwood mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd, Taylorsville UT 84123.  A graveside memorial service and Interment will follow on November 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm, 6500 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville UT 84123.
Mom, you accomplished so much in your life and taught us so much!  You are a survivor, teacher, caregiver and we have all been blessed to have you as our mother.  We will miss you.
 
Following Salt Lake County’s mandate on facial coverings, face masks are required at all public gatherings. Social distancing will be enforced. For those unable to attend the services, Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries are offering a live streaming of the funeral service on Zoom.
 
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Service Information
Viewing November 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123





Graveside Service
November 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123