Harold C. Davis

Harold C. Davis, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Services will be held Friday, January 18, 2013, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m., and the visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.

Harold was born on June 27, 1922, in Redfield, IA, to Carl and Gladys Davis. He proudly served in the US Navy and then attended the University of Iowa. Though he worked for Briggs Transportation for 20 years, Harold had many interests and talents. He tried out with the St. Louis Cardinals for a catcher position. He enjoyed wrestling at a professional level but declined to participate in the WWF as he considered it an “act” and not professional wrestling. He also worked as a farmer, a bus driver, and a taxi driver. Harold married the love of his life, Twyla Stodden, in Adel, IA, in 1946. The couple lived in various locations over the years, including Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines. Harold enjoyed boating, water skiing, and auto racing.

He is survived by his son, Ron (Terri) Davis; daughter, Jaxine “Jackie” Finnell; grandchildren, Brian Davis, Bradley (Tina) Davis, Kenneth Smith, Brenda Munden, and Angel (Scott) Richardson; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Munden and Kasen Richardson; and brother, Loren Davis. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Twyla, who passed on November 18, 2012.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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