Lester Herbert Davis

parents were Leslie Herbert Davis , born in Raton, New Mexico, and Margaret Josephine Comer

born in California. Lester passed away on April 1, 2019 from congestive heart complications, in

Orange ,CA. As a child he lived his early years in Orange, CA, up to the 4th grade, when the

family moved to Tustin, CA. In Tustin, Lester attended elementary through High School, and

was a proud member of Tustin High School ’s Tiller football team. Being a Co- Captain of the

Tiller Football Team, he played tackle and guard positions, plus lettering in track. After high

school, Lester enlisted in the Navy due to his love of the ocean and he wanted to see the world.

During his two years in the Navy, from 1946-1948, Lester saw the lights of Honolulu ,then it was

decommissioning battle ships on the Columbia River in Oregon. Lester was given the honor of

being accepted to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; but he chose an academic career,

and went on to become an educator. Lester met Jean Louise Spielman in a biology science class

at Santa Ana College. They started to date in 1950, and were married on July 1, 1951. This

upcoming July 1, 2019 would have been their 68th Wedding Anniversary.; after living in their

same house for 63 years, on Fairbrook Lane, Santa Ana.

After Santa Ana College, he went to Whittier College and graduated with his B.A degree

along with his teaching credential. Student teaching in Buena Park School District led him into

the teaching in the classroom for 3 years; then he became a school Principal for his entire career

of 34 years; 1952-1986; all spent with the Buena Park School District. Lester earned his M.A

Administration degree from California State University, Long Beach. He always lived and

worked by the mantra that if a decision is made in the best interest of the student, then it is the

correct decision. Upon retirement, he worked part time a couple of years from 1986-1987; for

the Buena Park School District; implementing computer attendance programing throughout the

district.

After being a school Principal, he enjoyed his retirement to the fullest. Being involved in

the leadership of Boy Scouts led to his interest in the Order of the Arrow, and Native American

silver and turquoise jewelry. Lester taught himself how to create beautiful silver and turquoise

jewelry pieces. Being so artistic, he also built a whole model railroad town and created

mountains for his trains to travel through. Wood Carving would be his next talented interest,

after he took a wood carving class at Ganahl Lumber. He went on to carve lifelike ducks, and

Kachina dolls. For 10 years he entered Wood Carving Shows all over Southern California, and

never came home without a Blue Ribbon. In his most recent years he painted watercolor

paintings. He took up archery in the last year of his life, after watching archery videos on the

internet, and being able to go to the archery range a couple times. He loved nature and being near

the ocean and the mountains. Our Father was a forever learner

Above all, he loved his family. Family meant everything to him. He always loved his

family and he took pride in them. He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Susan, son Mark,

son in law Steve, grandsons Scott, Jeff, John, and great -granddaughter Amira.

A Memorial Service for Lester Davis will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2019

~11:00am at the First Congregational Church of Santa Ana~ 2555 N. Santiago Street , Santa Ana,

CA 92706. Lunch Reception immediately following.

Memorial gifts may be sent to the Ocean

Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 in his loving memory.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Davis family.