Louise Davis Minton was born June 27, 1917 in Valley View, Texas to Gladys and John B. Wilmeth. She lived a long full life and was the last living member of her immediate family. As a small child her family moved to Plainview, Texas where she began her education. In the 1930's her family moved to Amarillo, Texas where she completed her education and attended Amarillo Jr. College. In June, 1936 she married Melvin A. Davis in Amarillo and in 1940 they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to open their first restaurant. Later that year they opened Melvin's Restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado and were in the same location for 34 1⁄2 years retiring in 1974. Melvin Davis passed away in 1976. She was a charter member of the Assistance League, a member of PEO Chapter BT, Eastern Star #7, Ladies Consistory Club, Ruhamah Temple #71 of Daughters of the Nile, Rotary Ann's and First Baptist Church. She also was active in many Bridge Clubs.
She married John R. Minton of La Jolla, California in January, 1981 and they resided in Scottsdale, Arizona. John was the manager of the Scottsdale Senior Softball Team and retired in 2002. They loved to travel and did with the Senior Softball teams all over the World on Goodwill tours to promote Senior Softball. John passed away in October, 2009. In Scottsdale Louise was a member of First Christian Church, Western Greeters, PEO Chapter BM and several Bridge Clubs. She was an avid Bridge player and continued to play into her 90's. She also enjoyed her computer and liked other card games and the game of Bingo.
Survivors are her son Melvin a. Davis Jr. (Kathy) of Rochester, NY, Son-in-law Dick Fentzlaff of Payson, AZ; Daughter-in-Law, Sara Minton of Fullerton, CA; Stepson, Greg ( Kari Jill) Minton of Phoenix, AZ. Grandson Hollan Davis, Rochester, NY, Granddaughter Brenda Bost of AZ, Grandsons Mike Bost of Payson, AZ, Jeff Bost of Elsinore, UT, two great grandsons, and many step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She had many friends worldwide and they were very valuable to her.
Preceded in death by; her daughter Lou Ann Fentzlaff, Stepson; Larry Minton
At her request there will be no viewing or services. A Memorial will be held at Pueblo Norte, Scottsdale, AZ where she resided since 2009. To be determined.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.imperialfunerals.com for the Minton family.
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