Jan. 31, 1935 — Sept. 11, 2008

Genevieve Davis, 73, of Lebanon passed away Sept. 11 at home.

She was born in Cole Camp, Mo., to Dison and Emma (Knox) Allen.

Genevieve moved to Washington with her family in 1942. She graduated from Vancouver High School in 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, Jimmie Dale Davis, that same year. They moved to Lebanon in 1974, where she had lived since. Genevieve worked at Villa Cascade Nursing Home in Lebanon for eight years.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her joy, along with making a home for her husband of 54 years. Genevieve enjoyed gardening and reading.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Davis of Lebanon; sons Steve Davis of Lebanon and Thomas Davis of Albany; daughters Lori Bianes of Albany and Jennifer Bensing of Stayton; brother James Allen of St. Helens; sister Shirley Benard of Casper, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers Dison Allen Jr. and Melvin Allen.

Private family services will take place.

Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements (www.hustonjost.com).