May 17, 1943 - August 10, 2025 (age 82)

Parley Odell Davis was born on May 17, 1943, in Malad City, Idaho. His entrance was hastened because of a bumpy car ride and a deep rut in the road. He was the third child born to Dale and Afton Davis of St John, Idaho.

As a young boy, Parley loved spending time with his paternal grandparents, Tom and Rachel Davis. He felt extremely close to his grandma Rachel. He spent much time with her mowing the lawn, taking care of the chickens, picking berries, and as he put it, “generally being a pest”. He would often accompany his grandpa Tom into town. At the pool hall, Tom would hand him a Coke, and sit him on top of the bar where he could sip his cola and watch his grandpa play pool and cards.

Parley had an undeniable enthusiasm for his career o

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