- Date Of Birth: June 3, 1925
- Date Of Death: February 20, 2016
- State: Iowa
Edna Davis, 90 presently of Humboldt, formerly of Gilmore City died Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Long Term Care Center, Humboldt, IA. Edna Arlene Davis, the daughter of Warren A. and Mabel F (Sheperd) Vickers was born June 3, 1925, in Marshalltown, IA. She was raised and educated in State Center, IA and graduated from the Ferguson High School. On February 2, 1944, she was united in marriage with Melvin (Bob) Davis in Tampa, Florida. The couple was located in the Gilmore City area in 1945 where they lived and farmed for many years. Melvin and Edna retired to Humboldt, IA in 1995.
Survivors include her daughters Sandra (Ron) Ratzlaff of Solon, IA, and Bonnie Davis of McAllen, TX, grandchildren: Eric Ratzlaff (Elke Rudloff) of Grafton, WI, Ethan Ratzlaff (Mary Clark) from Queen Creek, AZ, and Tony and Mandy Davis from Gilmore City, IA. Preceding Edna in death was her husband Melvin (Bob) Davis and an infant son, Terry Lee. Edna was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women organization. Her two favorite trips were visiting Alaska and traveling through Mexico. Through the years, she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, sewing, and camping. Her latest pastime was learning the computer, the joy of using social networks including Facebook and the enjoyment of playing computer games.
