Kenneth Raymond Davis, lifelong Colfax resident, passed away Monday night, June 13, 2011 at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 84. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 21st at 1:00 pm in the chapel at Bruning Funeral Home. Pastor Lynn Nelson will officiate. Ken was born in Colfax to Elzie and Neola (Nichols) Davis on September 26, 1926. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1945 and entered the U.S. Army shortly thereafter. He served on the island of Adak in the Aleutian chain off of Alaska. Ken was honorably discharged from the Army in 1947 and returned to Colfax. He worked for area farmers his entire life. Ken farmed for many years for Ellery and Leila Johnson in the St. Holmes area. He loved the ranching lifestyle and he always had a herd of cattle. Ken also worked the sale yards in Lewiston for many years, mostly at Spencer Livestock. During the winters he could be found tending bar for the American Legion. Kenneth was a long time member of the American Legion. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching on TV or attending Colfax sports in person, especially football. He was a member of the morning coffee club and always enjoyed visiting with the crew. He liked fishing some, but his main hobby was always his cows or his horse. He is survived by his sister, Joanne Jepperson; nephews Steve and Byran Jepperson and a niece, Jenel Thew all of the Spokane Valley. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Judy Davis in 2009. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Whitman County Humane Society.
Bruning Funeral Home, Colfax, is caring for the family.