Family Memories

Leona at Lou's grave

May 23, 2009
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Greeley, Colorado

Since I began this project a couple of years ago, I have developed a strong sense of connection to the graves of family members. Even though I firmly believe that the individual isn't really in the grave but has returned to our heavenly home, I like being aware of his or her last known earthly residence.

In recognition of Memorial Day, I am posting the few pictures I have of Davis family graves. Some of us may have visited these sacred spots personally, others will only know them through pictures.

Graves of Martha Davis and John Davis, her father

John was born 18 February 1835 and died 16 October 1876. He was the father of Charles Harker Davis and died when Harker was only seven years old.

John is buried beside his first child, Martha Davis, who died as a young child of only 18 months. She was born 22 March 1867 and died 1 September 1868. The notes on the back of this picture indicate that these graves are located on the St. Charles River - South of Hiway #50. At the time of this picture, August 1955, the grave stones were showing signs of age and wear. I would love to find this little cemetery, but wonder if it's still identifiable.

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Dora Alice Davis
First child of Della and Harker Davis

Many years after Dora's death, members of her family had this grave marker placed on her grave in Mountain View Cemetery - Pueblo, Colorado

Edna - Rachel - Birdie
Dora's sisters
date unknown

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Graves of Della and Harker Davis
Mountain View Cemetery - Pueblo, Colorado

Harker -- 1869 - 1940
Della -- 1870 - 1952

Please feel free to leave your comments and knowledge of these graves and the people who are buried there, so we can all know them better.