John W. Davis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John W. Davis 12-16-1942 to 2-24-2018 John was born to Darrey & Mary Sue Weakley Davis in Miami, FL. He attended local schools and graduated from Coral Gables high school in 1961 where he was a member of the Ching Tang Fraternity. Many lifelong friendships were made there. Growing up in Miami, he loved to fish, scuba dive & hunt with his buddies. He graduated from Florida State University where he was a Sigma Chi. At FSU, he met his beloved wife, Judy Toner, and they married in 1966. They have been married for over 50 years. After college, they returned to Miami where John began his career in commercial finance. He worked for General Electric Credit and the Associates Commercial Corporation. His career included company transfers from Miami to Tampa, Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas & back to Salt Lake City. Along the way, lasting friendships were made. John then worked for Wheeler Machinery for 13 years and retired in 2008; he felt his time there was the best of his career. He enjoyed playing tennis, motorcycle trips with his friends & keeping up with his favorite football team, the FSU Seminoles. John is survived by his wife, Judy, son, Matt, daughter, Elizabeth, sister, Susan Logan, granddaughters, Dylan and Chase, along with many loved nieces, nephews and greats. John's family would like to thank the wonderful care team on the fourth floor of Lone Peak Hospital, his conscientious physician Dr Jonathan Vellinga & APRN Katarina Waters. A special thanks to Dr Ian Cavin for exceptional care and friendship. At John's request, he will be cremated and a private family service will be held on Friday, March 2nd. Friends are invited to gather & remember him at his home on Bluffside Dr. in Sandy from 1-3pm. In John's memory, give a loved one a hug, have a good laugh when you think of time together with him & cheer for your favorite team.

John W. Davis

December 16, 1942 - February 24, 2018