Richard Nelson Davis

Richard Nelson Davis, resident of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 at the Denver Hospice from lung disease/cancer. He is predeceased by his younger brother, Larry, his mother, Darlene Shonkwiler, father, Robert Davis, and is survived by his wife, Barbara Davis.

Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Richard graduated from Granview High School in 1966. He then completed his college degree at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. After college he married Barbara Hendricks, and they lived together for most of their married life in Colorado. For most of his professional life, he was employed as a tax auditor by the IRS.

Richard had a passion for American history, especially about World War II, and was an avid reader. He enjoyed word games, and was one of the few to successfully challenge his mother-in-law to Scrabble. Barbara and Richard shared enjoyable times together at horse racing events, including the Kentucky Derby, visiting national parks and casting their chances at casinos.

He was the great love and best friend of his wife, Barbara, of over 48 years. Richard was well liked by everyone who knew him, “knowing no strangers” and will be greatly missed by all of his friends at the Night Shift Saloon in Aurora.

A date and time of a celebration of life for Richard are still being determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Denver Hospice are suggested at:

https://thedenverhospice.org/giving/give-donate/