In Memory Of
Minot F. Davis, Jr.
1952
2020
Minot F. Davis, Jr.
July 28, 1952 — April 22, 2020
Minot F. Davis, Jr., 67, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 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 visit the guestbook below.
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 visit the guestbook below.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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