Wayne Davis

Wayne Roy Davis , 80, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Valley Elder Care Center, Grand Forks, N.D. where he had been a resident since June 7, 2019.

Wayne Davis was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota January 14, 1939 the son of Mabel (Marcotte) and Roy Davis.  He attended St. Mary’s grade school, graduated from Central High School in 1956 and the University of North Dakota, all in Grand Forks.  He married Alice Maltrud on November 27, 1965 at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN. by the Rev. E. G. Larson.  He is survived by his wife, Alice, son Christopher (Nancy) Davis of St. Cloud, Jenny Davis, Grand Forks, Jeffrey Davis, Grand Forks, three granddaughters, Madison Davis and Haley Davis of St. Cloud MN. and Katie Stauss of Grand Forks, N.D., brother Lyle Davis of Manvel, N.D, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He worked with his father and brother in the Davis Jewelry store, downtown Grand Forks and when Columbia Mall opened in l978 he started Wayne Davis Jewelers and retired in 2002.

He enjoyed spending time at Grace Lake, Bemidji, Minnesota.  It was a good respite from the retail business. He spent many hours pulling kids on water skis and tubes until the boat was worn out.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mabel Draeger and Father and Stepmother, Roy and Vonnie Davis.  

A private family gathering will be held at their lake home in the spring.  We’ll plant a tree and spread some ashes around the tree and remaining ashes buried with Alice (when her time comes) at Zion Cemetery, Rindahl, MN.

Arrangements by Amundson Funeral Home.