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Vera Jones Davis

Vera Jones Davis, 87, longtime Malad resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Vera was born on January 7, 1937, in Malad, Idaho, to Walt Jones and Verga Zundel Jones.  She was raised and educated in Malad and was a graduate of Malad High School, class of 1955.

Vera married Lowell “Chuck” Davis on April 12, 1957, and was later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on April 16, 1965. They made their home in Malad where they raised their family and ranched. She was well known for her leadership in the Junior Posse and her love for horses. She would tell her boys that once she got to heaven, she hoped her job would be the designer and painter for the colors on the horses and cattle. Vera was a loved and respected LPN, working at Oneida County Hospital for many years. She loved being a nurse and taking care of her community and friends. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Vera loved helping on the ranch, working alongside Chuck and her sons. She enjoyed supporting her sons and grandkids as they participated in many activities.

She is survived by her three sons: Kelly (Mary Jo), Kurt (Jill) and Ray (Paula) all of Malad, 9 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck, parents, sister and a granddaughter.

Special thanks to Debbie Howard, Shannon Barnes, Brittney Hubbard and the staff of Oneida County Long Term Care for the amazing care they provided to Vera. 

Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12 noon in the Horsley Funeral Home. Friends visited with the family on Monday morning prior to services from 11-12 at the Horsley Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Malad City Cemetery.

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