Leslie M.

Davis

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Leslie Maurice "Bud" Davis, loving husband and father of three children, passed away peacefully in his home in Hollister, California at the age of eighty-four.Bud was born on December 16, 1935 in Hayden, Colorado to Walter and Effie Davis.He worked in the uranium mines in Utah to support his passion for flying which eventually led him to Salinas, CA to be the corporate pilot for Schillings/McCormick Spice Company and then Gilroy Foods.
On May 18. 1957, he married Janet Darlene Georke.They raised three children, two daughters Karen and Beth and one son, Earl.
He loved sports of all kinds and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great grandkids.Bud was "Mr-Fix-It", if he couldn't fix it then we were all in trouble.He was selfless, always helping others, paying for meals and never asking for anything in return.He loved the Lord, discussing and debating the Bible, and had a passion for quality time with others.He was a simple man who just rolled with the punches.Often, his replies to being asked what he wanted to do was, "I don't care", whatever you want to do." And "Doesn't matter to me".His words of wisdom to all married or dating was "Just say 'yes dear' ".He loved his black coffee, apple fritters and pecan pie.He was known for his quick wit, endless amount of flying and childhood stories and his kind spirit.People always spoke highly of Bud and he touched many lives around him.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, Walter and his mother, Effie and his sister, Myrtle.He is survived by his wife, Janet, his three childen, Beth, Karen and Earl.His brother, Dale and five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Tiffany, Sean, Andy and Cherie.Three great grandchildren, Ameyah, Aceson and Zia.
A memorial service will be held at Compass Church in Salinas, CA at a date to be determined.Flowers and donations my be sent to Compass Church of Salinas or Stanford University designated The Cancer Discovery Fund.