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A memorial service for Frank M. Davis, Sr., 76, of Sparks will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m.,
at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Fernley.
Davis died Dec. 9, 1998 in Gerlach.
Born July 4, 1922 to Francis Marium and Feebie Rae Elkington Davis, he had been a Nevada
resident since 1963. He graduated from South high in Salt Lake City and attended various
military instructional colleges. He retired after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force with
distinguished commendations, including 1964 Airman of the year. He later retired, after 18
years, as the state of Nevada superintendent for building and grounds. Davis was a member
of Fernley Masonic Lodge, 32 Degree Mason, life member of the National Rifle Assn. and
member of numerous other sportsman's associations.
Survivors include wife, Aleen of Sparks; daughter Joan Kruse and son Dr. Frank M. Davis
Jr., both of Reno; and daughter, Susie Bendure of Carson City.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ross, Burke & Knoble Funeral Home of Sparks.
Inurnment was held at Masonic Memoral Gardens in Reno.
A memorial has been established with the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, P.O.
1919, Fernley 89408.