Minot Davis, Jr. obituary: Minot Davis, Jr.'s Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Minot F. Davis, Jr.
1952 - 2020
In Memory Of
Minot F. Davis, Jr.
1952 - 2020
He was born July 28, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Minot F. and Evelyn (LeClere) Davis, Sr. He attended Highland Park and Topeka High Schools.
Minot was employed by the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Topeka, retiring in 2007. After retiring he was employed by Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Topeka.
Minot married Annette L. Von Soosten on November 22, 1989 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include his daughter, Michelle Jackson of Parker, CO; his step-son, Corey Von Soosten of Topeka; four grandchildren, Corri Grenz, Landen Harbaugh, Ivan and Aurora Von Soosten; his sister, Winona St.Arnaud of Tulsa, OK; and his brother, Robert Ray of Kansas City, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Eddie Ray.
Minot’s Christian faith was very important to him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs and cooking. He was an avid KU Basketball fan, Sprint and NASCAR fan and an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 -8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.
A private funeral service was held at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka, KS 66604 or to Phoenix Hospice, 2945 SW Wanamaker Dr., Ste B, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Minot’s family, please click the Share Memories button above.
He was born July 28, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Minot F. and Evelyn (LeClere) Davis, Sr. He attended Highland Park and Topeka High Schools.
Minot was employed by the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Topeka, retiring in 2007. After retiring he was employed by Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Topeka.
Minot married Annette L. Von Soosten on November 22, 1989 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include his daughter, Michelle Jackson of Parker, CO; his step-son, Corey Von Soosten of Topeka; four grandchildren, Corri Grenz, Landen Harbaugh, Ivan and Aurora Von Soosten; his sister, Winona St.Arnaud of Tulsa, OK; and his brother, Robert Ray of Kansas City, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Eddie Ray.
Minot’s Christian faith was very important to him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs and cooking. He was an avid KU Basketball fan, Sprint and NASCAR fan and an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 -8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.
A private funeral service was held at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka, KS 66604 or to Phoenix Hospice, 2945 SW Wanamaker Dr., Ste B, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for Minot’s family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Private Service
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Topeka, Kansas
Visitation
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family