Lorene Ruth (Pomeroy) Davis

Lorene (Pomeroy) Davis, 93, of Paradise Valley, Montana passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Hamilton House in Bozeman. A Celebration of Lorenes life will be held later this summer. Memorials may be sent to Pine Creek United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Lorene was born October 19, 1921 in Sterling, Colorado to Tom and Anna (Robertson) Pomeroy. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1939, and from Colorado State College of Education (Greeley) in 1943. Lorene began her teaching career in Merino and later taught English, History, Social Studies and Girls P.E. in Atwood, Colorado. Lorene married her soul mate Jack Davis in Sterling, Colorado in 1944 after three years separation due to World War II. For the next five years, she taught school in the winter and in the summer was rodeo secretary and timer for her father, who was a rodeo stock contractor. In 1951, they moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, where their three children were born (Jack, DeeAnn and Martin). In 1957, they purchased a ranch in Orchard, Colorado, and in 1964, the family moved to their Paradise Valley ranch. In the ensuing years, Lorene served as the Rosedale School clerk and taught spring Kindergarten at Pine Creek School from 1969 to 1983, creating long lasting bonds with many of her students. Lorene and Jack recorded the weather for the National Weather Service for 38 years, and as a result of their service, were honored with John Campanius Holm award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Lorene was a beloved member of Pine Creek United Methodist Church and active in United Methodist Women. She was a member of American Association of University Women. Lorene and Jack were ballroom dancers and members of Saddle Club and Friday Night Dance Club. Lorene loved and was loved by her husband Jack and her family, made sure the coffee was always on and the door was always open. She was genuinely interested in people, remembering seemingly small details of their lives and assuring them someone cared. Lorene is survived by son, Jack Davis (friend Wendy), daughter, DeeAnn (Jim) Durgan, son, Martin (Janet) Davis, grandchildren, Craig (friend Jenny) Durgan, Lance (Amber) Durgan, JC (Jessica) Davis, Les Davis, Taylor (Sophia) Davis and Julee (Nick) Ramljak and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Marjorie Bender of Bozeman, sister-in-law, Mary Pomeroy of Sterling, Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews. Lorene is preceded in death by her husband Jack, brother, Tom Pomeroy, sister, Roberta Mutchie, Brothers-in-law, Randall Bender and Beryl Mutchie, daughter-in-law, Renita Davis. Lorenes family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Margo Hamilton and Hamilton House for their superb loving care given to our mother over the last few years.