This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Nichols, Wall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADE/360 Message Board Post: The Standard Examiner, Tue, Dec 4, 2001 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Thomas Nichols Davis, 66, left this life to join his parents, ancestors, and his Heavenly Father Saturday, December 1, 2001 surrounded by his loving family after a sudden illness. Dad was born in Thatcher, Idaho on May 3, 1935 to Thomas Martin Davis and Vera Ann Nichols. He and his only sibling, Olive, developed a bond of love and respect that grew stronger with each year. The family lived in Southern Idaho before moving to Ogden where he spent most of his growing years. In 1974 he moved his wife and kids from St. George to Springville to be closer to his family. As a young boy, with the help of his sister and parents and his natural musical talent, he learned to play the saxophone, clarinet, and piano. He and Olive would spend many hours playing their instruments with their mother at the piano. As a teenager and young man he spent his evenings and weekends playing for church and community dances with the Ernie Jensen Dance Band. Mom has always jokingly said that his saxophone and clarinet were his first love. He continued to play for dances whenever possible throughout his life and was a member of the Dean Clark Orchestra. Dad attended school in the Ogden and Davis school districts and graduated from Weber High School in 1953. He then attended and graduated from Weber College in 1955. While at Weber College he continued to play his music with the Continentals, another dance band. He graduated from BYU in 1959 with an undergraduate degree in business and secretarial practice. He received his MED degree from Utah State in 1963. Dad taught school at Davis High School, Bountiful High School, Dixie College, Stevens Henager Business College and College of Eastern Utah. Most recently he was working in Continuing Education with Elder Quest at UVSC in Orem. Dad was a faithful member of the LDS church and served in the California Mission in 1957-59. He was a High Priest and served in many priesthood positions. He married his sweetheart, Helene Wall, in the Salt Lake Temple on December 18, 1959. Together they raised their family of four girls and one boy, Tauni Lee (Kenneth) Wells, Terri Lynn (Michael) Chase, Trina Lu (Stephen) Chase, Tracy Lane (Rick) Miller and Thomas Lindsey (Erin Cannon). Dad will always be remembered for his unconditional love and Christ-like example. He was loved by all that knew and worked with him. He is survived by his wife, children, 14 grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, his sister, Olive Osmond of Ephraim, one niece, eight nephews and many friends. Services will be Thursday, December 6, at 11 a.m. in the Springcreek 12th Ward, 235 E. 550 N., Springville. A viewing will be Wednesday, December 5, 2001 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S. Springville and one hour prior to services at the chapel. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.