Clarice Elizabeth Davis

Clarice Elizabeth "Betty" Davis, age 94, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2009, at a local care center in Twin Falls. Betty was born Jan. 26, 1915, in Twin Falls. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1934 and, on Sept. 10, 1940, she married Glen C. Davis in the Twin Falls area. Betty and Glen moved to California in late 1940, where Glen worked at Lockheed. After two years in California, they returned to Twin Falls, where Glen farmed with his father. Betty was an active part of the farming operation, oftentimes doing fieldwork alongside Glen. Her love of animals was evident in the help she offered, as they raised cattle and horses. Later in life, she raised, showed and sold champion Australian Shepherd dogs. Her dogs could be found from Florida to Alaska. Betty was active in her children's lives as they grew to maturity. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was guardian of the local Bethel Temple of Job's Daughters. She saw to it that the children had a good education and music lessons, and she taught them the responsibilities of life. She was a charter member of the Squilla Social Club and Salmon Social Club. Each summer and fall, Betty spent her time canning and freezing food for the winter ahead. The shelves and freezer were filled in time to be ready for the time of year when fresh fruits and vegetables were not available. Surviving Betty are her three children, Steven (Charlotte "Charley") Davis of Boise, Rod (Cindy) Davis of Twin Falls and Louise (Larry) Miller of Twin Falls; five granddaughters, Nicole T., Tina, Ingrid, Nicole, Laural and Niki C.; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Her husband, Glen C. Davis; her parents, Floyd and Ila Bandy; and her brother, Paul Bandy; preceded her in death. An evening celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, with PastorJim Sommer officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Betty's name be sent tothe Shriner's Children's Hospital, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.