Obituary of Roy Albert Davis

Roy A. Davis, age 88, passed away in his Colorado Springs home on May 27, 2013.Roy A. Davis was the fifth of 14 children born to Albert and Ella Davis. He was born on February 9, 1925 and spent his formative years on the family's farm in the Clarence Center, NY area. Although beginning his school years in a one-room school, he eventually completed his secondary education at Messiah Academy, now known as Messiah College, in Grantham, PA. After short stints of farming, manufacturing, and working in California orange groves, Roy began his 38-year professional career working for a large Western New York school district. Starting as a maintenance worker, he rose through the ranks to eventually become the Director for nearly the entire non-teaching part of the district. During his school career, he also functioned as the school district's manager for 3 large, multi-million dollar school building projects. During his working life, he also served his community as a church leader, volunteer firefighter, and eventually Chief of his local volunteer fire company.As a life-long adventurer, Roy loved travelling and exploring. Whether camping, hiking, hunting, or pursuing any of his outdoor passions, he always enjoyed new places and new things. Roy and his wife, Gail, shared their love of travel by organizing and leading many group hiking trips to England. Roy and Gail also founded the Niagara Frontier American Volkssport Association Club and organized walking tours of the Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY area. After moving to Colorado Springs in 2001, as health permitted, they continued to enjoy hiking and travel. Roy also enjoyed recreational aviation, becoming a licensed private pilot and active participant in the operation of the Akron, NY airport.Roy's wife of 56 years preceded him in death in 2011. Survivors include two children, Ken (Julie) Davis of Colorado Springs, and Ann (Donald) Lowe of Spencerport, New York, and six grandchildren, Matt, Aubrey, Nick, Nate, Margy, and Katie. He is also survived by 5 of his 13 brothers and sisters.The family would like to thank the Mountain Community Mennonite Church, Saint Matthias Episcopal Church, and Tri-Lakes Chapel families for their prayers and support. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution to Messiah Lifeways, Attn: Gift Development, 100 Mount Allen Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, June 8, 2013 10:00AM Saint Matthias Episcopal Church 18320 Furrow Road Monument, CO 80132 Phone: 719-328-1793