LEONARD A. DAVIES, 93, of Pullman, passed away on Jan. 9, 2015 surrounded by his family at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman, WA. Leonard was born Nov. 11, 1921 in Joseph, OR to Walter & Elnora (Emmons) Davies. He grew up in Oregon, graduating from Salem High School in 1939. Following graduation Leonard attended the Merit Davis School of Accounting for one year and began his career at US National Bank in Salem, OR from 1940-1942. Leonard enlisted in the US Navy June 4, 1942 as a medic and rapidly promoted through the ranks attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer Pharmacists Mate during WWII, stationed at the U.S. Fleet Hospital No. 105 in Nouméa, New Caledonia of the South Pacific. Leonard returned from the war and married his one true love, Doris Nevdahl in Spokane, WA on July 8, 1945 and was honorably discharged from the Navy on October 11, 1945. Leonard never returned to active duty but remained part of the US Navy Reserves until June 24, 1952. The couple made Salem their first home where Leonard continued to work for US National Bank from 1945-1952. Leonard relocated the family to Yakima, WA in 1952 when he became the Business Manager for Wagner Chevrolet. He served in that position until 1966 when Leonard accepted a position at Washington State University and the family moved to Pullman. He retired as Chief Accounting Supervisor at WSU Housing and Dining in 1987. Leonard was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always so proud of his family and rarely did a conversation occur without him mentioning one of them and then proceeding to tell a story and finish with a joke. Leonard was a mentor to a countless number of individuals and always provided selfless acts of kindness to all. People were honored to call him their friend and we are blessed to have such a great example of how you should live your life. During their retirement years, Leonard and Doris loved to travel the Oregon coast in their fifth wheel, often accompanied by their close friends. They also enjoyed trips to Alaska and Hawaii. Leonard was honored to take the trip of his lifetime in June 2012 as part of the Inland NW Honor Flight; accompanied by his son Les they traveled back to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. Leonard was an avid golfer, a connoisseur of fine wines, cigars and bourbon and a food enthusiast. He was a dedicated dog lover and an ever present supporter and advocate of the Whitman County Humane Society. He is survived by his daughter Sandi Howard and husband Stan of Spokane; daughter Virginia Davies of Palouse; son Les Davies and wife Margaret of Pullman; brother Dr. Olwyn K. Davies and wife Sheryl of Sublimity, OR; sister Beverly Hampton and husband Wade of Bend, OR; five grandchildren (Christa Nielsen, Jessica Robertson, Brandy (Jesse) Wiser, James (Wendi) Corbeil and Cody Davies); and five great grandchildren (Trent Nielsen, Ruby Nielsen, Isabell Robertson, Trendan Wiser and Willow Corbeil). Leonard was preceded in death by his loving wife Doris in 2002 and by his great grandson Chandler in 2008. Viewing will be held on Wed. Jan. 14th from 4:00 to 6:00pm at Kimball Funeral Home.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church. A reception to celebrate his life will follow at Banyans Restaurant, Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman from Noon - 4:00pm. Kimball Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family. Memorials are suggested to the Whitman County Humane Society.