Joann Elizabeth Davis

Joann E. Davis, 77, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN. 

Joann was born May 30, 1942 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Clifford & Edith (Woolridge) Mastre.  She grew up on a farm between Grafton and Park River, ND and attended school in Mandt and Grafton, ND; graduating in 1960 from Grafton high school.

Joann married John Kowalczik Jr. at the courthouse in Grafton, ND in 1960. They lived in Ardoch, ND and had two daughters. They divorced in 1972.

Joann married John Davis at the courthouse in Grand Forks, ND in 1975. They lived in Grand Forks and had two daughters. 

She worked at J R Simplot for 27 years before retiring in 2014. Joann and her husband also had a truck farm for many years south of Grand Forks where they sold vegetables and would donate produce to different organizations/charities.

Joann enjoyed playing bingo, visiting with others, and always made sure the animals on the truck farm had food, especially the cats. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and attending family events. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and supported her husband, John, in all of his VFW activities.

Joann is survived by her children, Jeanne Kowalzcik, Grand Forks, ND; Jacqueline (Robert) Janorschke, Euclid, MN; Janelle (Donald) Doyle, Crookston, MN; Joan (Erick) Houde, Grand Forks, ND; her step-children, John (Kim) Davis, Las Vegas, NV; Lori Ayala, Commerce City, CO; Paul (Lori) Davis, Bismarck, ND; Roxanne (Chill) Yee, Carmichael, CA; Michelle Azling, San Clemente, CA; 9 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grand children, and 1step-great grandchild; a sister, Donna Robinson, New Salem, ND; and a brother, Larry (Linda) Mastre, Las Vegas, NV.

Joann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; and one grandson.

A private service has been held.  You may watch the funeral using this link: https://youtu.be/-W9AcMHycto 

Interment: Later spring, Calvary South Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.