JESSIE DAVIES

Jessie Davies (nee Gillan) passed away on April 7, 2008. Jessie was first born to Joseph and Margaret Gillan on March 12, 1914 in Moose Jaw, SK. She received her public school education at King Edward and after graduating high school at Central Collegiate she trained as a nurse. She met her future husband Roy Davies in Moose Jaw and they were married in Maple Creek. They had three sons (Robert, David and Glenn) and one daughter (Mary Lou). She was especially proud of her family and loved to bake, sew, knit, read, travel and garden. Jessie was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Margaret, husband Roy, brother George, sister Margaret and son Robert. She leaves to mourn her son David (Marsha), Orillia,ON; daughter Mary Lou Statham (Ray), North Vancouver, BC; son Glenn (Donna), Moose Jaw, SK; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Reverend David Moore will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Moose Jaw Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, c/o 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1H3.  In living memory of Jessie, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Donna Findlater - Saskatoon, SK:  Dear Mary Lou and Davies Family, I was very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I remember your mother as being very strong and independent also a very caring and loving person to her family and all that she met.  The world will be a sadder place without her. Take care, Donna Findlater

Marilyn Tarnowski - Surrey, BC:  I had the pleasure of knowing Jessie thru the eyes of her daughter, Marylou Statham. May she be resting in peace in a better place along with her family members and friends that went on before her.

Margie Metereo - Moose Jaw, SK.: Glenn, Donna and Families:  So sorry to hear your Mother has passed away.

Betty Dry and Family - Langley, BC: Dear Davies Family, We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother, Jessie. We visited with her when we passed through Moose Jaw for the past few years and had a wonderful time getting to know her. We are very sorry we are unable to attend the service. Our thoughts are with you in this sad time. She will be missed. Betty Dry and Rick and Dona MacLennan

Kellie Whalen - Calgary, AB: It was truly one of my life's most special gifts to have had a Grandma Davies.   I will always treasure your memory Grandma and keep you close in my heart and my thoughts. Your Granddaughter Kellie

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