John "Gary" Davis

John ‘Gary’ Davis, Jr, 76 of Granada Hills, California, passed away peacefully, January 13, 2019 in Heber City, Utah.

Gary was born to John Gary Davis and Marjorie Agnes Wickersham Davis, September 23,1942, in Richmond, Indiana. He graduated from James Monroe High School, Sepulveda California ,1960. He received his B.S.in Business Administration from California State University in 1964. He later went on to achieve a M.A in Guidance Counseling from Wayne State University in 1971. Gary then taught Business courses, Psychology, World History in high schools all over the United States and abroad. He ended his career as a guidance counselor and also frequently served as an advisor to student government and coached in many sports.

He leaves as his legacy 4 children: John Davis of Seattle, WA, Chelsea (Eric) Moody, Hillsboro OR, Nicole (Wes) Philpott of Siloam Springs AR, Robin (Jimmie)Tomlinson of Loveland, CO. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters Charlene Smith, Lehi, UT and Debra“DJ”(Keith)Smith of Spanish Fork, UT, a sister in law, Evelyn Winters, Carthage, IN, several grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends he made in his journey here on earth.

He was preceded in death by John Gary Davis, (father), Marjorie A Davis, (mother), Robert L Winters, (brother) Derrel L. Davis (brother) and Richard W. Smith (bro-in-law).

Gary was a profound teacher and guidance counselor serving in many capacities, both nationally and in many international schools. Gary was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. He grew up loving life, the beach, mostly Malibu, driving his 1963 Austin Healey and playing baseball. Gary had a vast amount of talents and interests, too numerous to mention, however he was a scholar of world history, enjoyed travel, cooking and running.

A celebration of his life will be held January 17, 2018 at Noon in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah where he will be laid to rest next to his parents. The family would like to thank all of the staff at The Abbington Assisted Living in Heber City, Utah, his devoted Intermountain Homecare doctors, hospice nurses, social workers, volunteers, chaplains and all who made his last days here peaceful. We thank you all for your profound dedication and tremendous service you have provided. We also thank Heber Family Funeral Home for their service to our family through this difficult time.