Charles "Chuck" Boyce Davis Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Chuck passed away in the early hours of September 28, 2016, leaving behind a family who loved him very much, especially his wife Norma May Cowper Davis. Chuck was born to Benjamin Franklin and Gladys Wilkins Davis and was one of 11 siblings. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Hunter, Utah and would often tell stories of farm life and growing up in Hunter. Chuck's mother was a great cook, and the family enjoyed her home cooked meals. Due to the number of children and size of the dining area in the kitchen, the Davis family ate in two shifts. Chuck especially loved his mother's hot bread as it came out of the oven. He told about taking an entire loaf of bread, splitting it in half, spreading fresh butter from the family cow on each half, and eating the entire loaf. Chuck spoke fondly of riding his horse to school and then delivering newspapers from horseback after school. He learned the importance of working hard as he performed his chores and cared for the animals. Following his years as a student at Cyprus High School, Chuck joined the US Army in 1949 and served during the Korean War where he was promoted to the rank of Sargent 1st class. He was on a ship heading to Korea when he woke up one morning and realized they were headed in the wrong direction. He learned that his company had been rerouted from Korea to Germany. Chuck spent most of his time in the army serving in Germany, and he truly loved it there. Chuck and Norma met while Chuck was in the Army. They were married on October 11, 1952. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Chuck learned to fly and obtained his pilot's license. He especially loved flying and spent most of his career as a corporate pilot. There was something special for him soaring in the sky. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chuck served faithfully in many callings and particularly enjoyed serving in the temple. Chuck is survived by his wife, Norma; children: Bonnie (Justin) Barney, Jenny (Gary) Snow, Charles Brett (Bethany) Davis; brothers: Russ and Lowell; sister, Luella; and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Robin Humphries; granddaughter, Alexandra Barney; and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 3rd, 2016, at the Hunter 36th Ward, 3930 S. 6000 West, West Valley City, Utah at 12:00 noon with a gathering one hour before the services. His interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery, 5600 S. Vine St, Murray, Utah. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT