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Howard Forest Davis (Cowley)

Pincher Creek, AB

October 25, 1923 - May 22, 2020

Howard Forest Davis (Cowley) Obituary

In the early morning of May 22, Howard Forest Davis passed away at the age of 96. He will be sadly missed by his children Susan Earl, Ron Davis (Donna) and Michael Davis(Marge). His grand children, Cody Earl ( Kathy) , Robert Earl (Jill), Jay Earl (Denise), Krista Myers (Ryan ) , Kara Davis, Clay Davis (Megan), Angie Davis (Jordan), and Haley Davis. Great grand children, Chase and Kady Earl, Wyatt Earl, Nathan and Nick Kelly, Maddisyn and Zakk Myers, Dallas Rae Davis. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 Years. Ferol, and his parents Ella and Erly Davis, sister Juanita, brother Ronald and still born son. Howard was born in Chelan Washington October 25, 1923. He grew up during the Great Depression, where his family did many things to make ends meet. He enlisted in the Navy Air Corp during the Second World War and after the war ended he completed his education at Washington State University in Animal Husbandry. Livestock was always in his life, he loved a good looking horse with a little buck in them and his Hereford cows. The family moved to the Ranch at Cowley in 1960 after managing a ranch at Grasmere B.C. for 15 years. Howard was dedicated to improving the land and the herd. Grass management was a priority along with creating a sound mother cow that would perform for any producer. He was dedicated to his community and served two terms as M.D. of Pincher Creek councillor, followed by two terms on the Improvement District #6 advisory council, always making sure that agriculture was in the forefront of decisions. He was a two term representative to the Alberta Cattle Commission. In 1999 he was awarded the Alberta Cattle Commission's Environmental Stewardship Award and in 2014 the family ranch was awarded the Farm Family Award representing the M.D.#9 of Pincher Creek by the Calgary Stampede Board. He was a man of his word, respectful and a real gentleman. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Thank you to the dedicated staff at Vista Village for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Vista Village or STARS Air Ambulance. Good Samaritan VIsta Village (1240 Ken Thornton Blvd., Pincher Creek, T0K 1W0) or STARS Air Ambulance (1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7) donations@stars.ca. To email condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. There shall be a private family graveside service on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Livingstone Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Enfield officiating. The family may plan to have a Memorial Service once all current restrictions regarding gatherings have been lifted. Snodgrass Funeral Homes assisting the Davis family with funeral arrangements, (403) 627-4864.

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