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The Life of LESA ANN DAVIS

LESA ANN DAVIS, 54, of Granger, Iowa

Lesa Ann Davis was born in Des Moines on February 8, 1963, to Robert and Shirley Davis. She died on Monday, November 6, 2017, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her father, Robert Davis; sisters Lori Avis, and Deb (Tom) Bustad, Brothers David Howarth and Michael (Terisa) Howarth, and sister-in-law Stephanie Davis, nieces Brandi Hemann and Samantha Bustad, nephews Christopher Howarth and Michael Prettyman, great-niece and nephew, Grace and Nathan Hemann.  She had a large extended family of cousins, and aunts.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Davis, step-mother Linda Davis, brother Steven Davis brother-in-law, Randy Avis, and many grandparents and great-grandparents.  Lesa considered her friends as family, and all children who were lucky enough to know her called her “Aunt Lesa.”

Lesa was born on February 8, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Shirley Davis. She graduated from Woodward-Granger High School in 1981. Lesa began working for NCMIC, and most recently as a bakery assistant at Walmart.  Life threw her several health challenges, and she met and conquered each one with bravery and determination. 

Her family remembers her as a rare and unique individual with a loving heart, and generous personality. She was full of life and light, and thought happiness is a choice you make every day.  And she lived her life that way.

A service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 18, at Highland Memory Gardens.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lesa’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National MS Society at 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415MS or Animal Rescue League at 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313. Condolences can be sent to highlandmemorygardens.com.

 

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2017.11.13
I will carry Lesa in my heart

My husband took on a second job at Walmart when we first bought our house six years ago. He and Lesa became fast friends. I am so fortunate to have met Lesa and some of her family and friends. Lesa was one of a kind. A loving woman. A wonderful friend who would do anything for you. Life threw a lot at her but she smiled her way through it most days. My life was richer having Lesa as my friend. I will miss her and carry her in my heart until it beats no more. See you on the other side. Until then I will see your gorgeous smile every time I think of you which will be every day.
Posted by Lora W on 11/13/2017

2017.11.14
Missing You

You will be missed by all that knew you. You were one of a kind girl ! No matter what life gave you, you made the best of it. You were the type of friend that no matter how long we would go between conversations, it was like no time had passed when we would talk. I am going to miss our long talks and our laughter. Keep smiling down on us until we see you again my dear friend.
Posted by Michelle G on 11/14/2017

2017.11.18
Missing You

Last year Thanksgiving...life will never be quite the same.
Posted by 515 201-1927 B on 11/19/2017