Sherman Duaine Davies

Sherman Duaine Davies passed away January 6, 2011 after a characteristically brave and tenacious fight with cancer. He was born June 21, 1930 in Riverton, Utah to Ernest J. and Bernice Seal Davies. He married Dawna Mae Gerrard on September 8, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Sherm began his marriage by serving a two-year mission to the LDS Southern States Mission. He subsequently served for two years as a Military Policeman in the United States Army in Berlin, Germany.

Sherm resided in Murray, Utah almost his entire life. He loved to work. He held positions at Kennecott Copper, Hiland Dairy, and, later in life, with his sons at 3D Communications, 3D Sheet Metal, Davies Technologies, and TruAudio. He served Murray City as a Commissioner for four years. For fifteen years, Sherm owned and ran his own business, Zippy Lube and Tire.

Sherm believed in doing every job “now.” He valued discipline and hard work, and taught his children this by example. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping, and often could be found in his backyard doing this, wearing a straw hat.

Throughout his life, Sherm served diligently in many church positions, including as Bishop of the Murray 20th/Hillcrest Ward. From 1997 to 1998, he and his sweetheart Dawna served a full-time mission in Baltimore, Maryland.

Being with family members was Sherm’s greatest joy. Family water fights were his “specialty.” He was always there to help family and neighbors. Many neighborhood sprinkling systems were installed by “good ole Sherm.”

Sherman is survived by Dawna, his wife of over sixty years; six sons and a daughter: Lynn S. (Kristine), Ronald G. (Jan), Brett J. (Michelle), Phillip R. (Wendy), Bryce D. (Jodie), Michelle (Jeff Wade), Craig K. (Jennifer); twenty-eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; his sister, Carol (Gerry) Murphey; and a brother, Dale L. (Merle) Davies. He was preceded in death by his brother, Keith, his parents, an infant son and an infant grandson.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the LDS River View 6th Ward (552 East 11400 South, Draper). Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral, and on Sunday, January 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (4760 S. State Street, Murray).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.