Elizabeth Irene Davis

Elizabeth (Betty) was born to Eleanor and William Martin on December 30, 1923 in Orofino, Idaho. She had a total of six siblings, William, Eleanor, Robert, Patricia, John, and Tom. It was during her childhood and young adult years that she learned to play the piano and organ beginning a lifelong love of music.

Betty graduated from Central WA College with a teaching credential in 1944 and taught first grade for one year each in Vancouver and Ellensburg.

During WWII she met the love of her life, Ted, while living in Ellensburg, WA. They were married on Feb 2, 1946. They relocated to Santa Barbara, CA and were part of the family bakery business, Irene Davis Pastries. Betty was also a travel agent where she enjoyed planning travel plans for others and used the opportunity to travel to locations worldwide.

Betty is survived by her 3 children and their families, Alan and Fe Davis of Oakland, CA, Lynn Davis of Alameda, CA, and Barry and Cathy Davis of Lavon, Texas. She has six grandchildren, Randal, Scott, Forrest, Tim, Tom and William, and 10 great grandchildren, Jackson, Justin, Parker, Amanda, Alex, Cate, Morina, Maddie, Glory, and Junior Lee. She is preceded by her husband Ted, and great grandson, Jr. Eugene.

Betty and Ted moved from Santa Barbara to Sequim, WA after retiring from the bakery business where they lived for 14 years where Betty was active in the First Presbyterian Church in Port Angeles. When they moved in 2000 to Georgetown, TX she became engaged in the First Presbyterian church. In 2006 Betty moved to Murphy, TX and became engaged with the Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church. While in Murphy she actively worked with Faith Hospice and other outreach activities through the church.

Betty was an extraordinary quilter. Attention to detail and loving care went into every quilt she created. This is how she shared her talents with family members.

Betty passed away on May 13, 2015 after a brief hospitalization.

A Memorial Service will be held at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Faith Hospice or Canyon Creek. http://www.canyoncreekpres.org/