Obituary for Bernice Davis
Bernice Schmitz Davis was born in Lindsay, Texas to Anna and Henry Schmitz on June 30, 1931. She later moved to Irving, Texas where she met the love of her life and husband of 70 years, Raymond Davis. Together, they had 10 children, 56 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and their family business – a legacy that will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year.
Bernice devoted her life to her children and was Raymond’s unwavering champion and anchor. Some of her most cherished memories were made at Possum Kingdom with family and friends, and traveling the country with Raymond in their RV. Bernice had an incredible sense of humor and never failed to offer a quick-witted comment. She was a life-long member St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Irving, as well as a member of the Altar Society. She was also in the Irving Water Ski Club, the “Mother of Twins Club”, a co-founding member of the NON-BIS Club, bowling teams, R.V. Chapters and so much more.
Bernice is preceded in death by her mother, Ann (Rurwaldt) Schmitz; father, Henry Schmitz; loving husband, Raymond Crimm Davis; 4 sisters: Aurelia Lane, Geneva Sullivan, Margie Grider, and Florene Lynch; brother, Donald Schmitz; and grandchild, Wesley Davis. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Barbara Mize; children: Kenneth Davis, Dianna Hawkins and husband Dwayne, Mary Davis, Paula Davis Belz, Chris Davis, Robert Davis, Joseph Davis, Teresa Smythe and husband Ron, Denice Davis, and Dennis Davis and wife Lynne; grandchildren: Tammy and husband Morris, Crystal and husband Jackie, H.D., Lisa, Jason, Justin, Jonathan and wife Jennifer, Joseph and wife Karen, Nathan and wife Charli, Kevin and wife Lacie, Scott and wife Lela, Amanda and husband Jerry, Austin, Kayley, Hannah, Ronald, Randal and wife Courtney, Ryann, Danielle and husband Jessie, Jordan, Jessica, Julie, and Jared; great grandchildren: Tyler and wife Tatum, Taylor, Blake, Emma, Clayton, Savanna, Jon, Jayden, Alex, Logan, Klaudia, Liam, Jack, Noah, Bradli, Spencer, Piper, Rowan, Lucas, Lauren, Kaleb, Payton, Cooper, Rylon, Taylen, Jace, and Raegan; great-great grandchildren: Teagan, Tinsley, Thatcher, and Teller; as well as numerous other family and friends who will miss Bernice dearly.
We will never forget the love you gave us or the memories we shared. You taught us the importance of respect, the value of family, and the meaning of love. We will carry this in our hearts forever. Though we will miss you, we know it’s not goodbye – it’s simply, “See you later”.
Bernice devoted her life to her children and was Raymond’s unwavering champion and anchor. Some of her most cherished memories were made at Possum Kingdom with family and friends, and traveling the country with Raymond in their RV. Bernice had an incredible sense of humor and never failed to offer a quick-witted comment. She was a life-long member St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Irving, as well as a member of the Altar Society. She was also in the Irving Water Ski Club, the “Mother of Twins Club”, a co-founding member of the NON-BIS Club, bowling teams, R.V. Chapters and so much more.
Bernice is preceded in death by her mother, Ann (Rurwaldt) Schmitz; father, Henry Schmitz; loving husband, Raymond Crimm Davis; 4 sisters: Aurelia Lane, Geneva Sullivan, Margie Grider, and Florene Lynch; brother, Donald Schmitz; and grandchild, Wesley Davis. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Barbara Mize; children: Kenneth Davis, Dianna Hawkins and husband Dwayne, Mary Davis, Paula Davis Belz, Chris Davis, Robert Davis, Joseph Davis, Teresa Smythe and husband Ron, Denice Davis, and Dennis Davis and wife Lynne; grandchildren: Tammy and husband Morris, Crystal and husband Jackie, H.D., Lisa, Jason, Justin, Jonathan and wife Jennifer, Joseph and wife Karen, Nathan and wife Charli, Kevin and wife Lacie, Scott and wife Lela, Amanda and husband Jerry, Austin, Kayley, Hannah, Ronald, Randal and wife Courtney, Ryann, Danielle and husband Jessie, Jordan, Jessica, Julie, and Jared; great grandchildren: Tyler and wife Tatum, Taylor, Blake, Emma, Clayton, Savanna, Jon, Jayden, Alex, Logan, Klaudia, Liam, Jack, Noah, Bradli, Spencer, Piper, Rowan, Lucas, Lauren, Kaleb, Payton, Cooper, Rylon, Taylen, Jace, and Raegan; great-great grandchildren: Teagan, Tinsley, Thatcher, and Teller; as well as numerous other family and friends who will miss Bernice dearly.
We will never forget the love you gave us or the memories we shared. You taught us the importance of respect, the value of family, and the meaning of love. We will carry this in our hearts forever. Though we will miss you, we know it’s not goodbye – it’s simply, “See you later”.