Dale D. Davis
1940-2023
Dale D. Davis: Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Dale D. Davis, 83, of 8139 Salt Rising Road, Bolivar, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born April 28, 1940, in Wellsville he was the son of Kenneth and Lillian Bliven Davis. On November 17, 1962, in the Cuba United Methodist Church he
married the former Carol A. Hosley who survives.
Dale attended Bolivar Central School. He had worked for Dresser Rand as a Crane Operator and in his last few years in the Shipping Department,
retiring in 2002 after 36 years of employment.
He was a member of the Bolivar Horseshoe League and of the former Dresser Rand bowling league. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting,
fishing, tinkering on cars, and riding motorcycle with his wife. When his children were young, he also coached little league.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, Carol, he is survived by
His children:
Dale D. (Linda) Davis, Jr. Bolivar
Allen (Patricia) Davis Bolivar
Vicki (George) Matteson Silver Springs
Brad (Lynn) Davis Little Genesee
His Grandchildren: Dustin, Drew, Jess, Misty, Lyndsey, Joey, LeAnn, Ashley, Amber, Austin, and Nicole
16 Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son Shane Davis whom passed in infancy, a brother Kenneth Davis and three sisters Patricia Skinner,
Delores Wetherby, and Betty Brandel
The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 554 South Main Street, Bolivar, New York on Friday,
July 21, 2023 from 1-3 P.M. at which time a Memorial Service will be held. The Rev. Elva Cornell, will officiate.
Schaffner Funeral Home
