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Irene Davis Pettit
26 Nov 1922 – 11 Feb 2008
| Birth | 26 Nov 1922 |
| Death | 11 Feb 2008 |
| Cemetery | Aurora Cemetery Aurora , Sevier County , Utah , USA |
| Added by | John Warnke on 14 Feb 2008 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24624296 |
Bio
Born in Garfield, Utah. Daughter of Evan and Flora Gail Hallsey Davis. Married Errol Pettit. Marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Never wanted anything for herself. Constantly cared for other. Her childhood, spending time with family and grandchildren were the best times of her life. Remembered time spent with her brother Bob and sisters Doris and Madge at the "Old Sandy Bottom" and "Dead Man's Cave." Visited with her cousin and best friend Sadie in the summer. Loved to visit dance clubs. Engaged to be married to several men at the same time. Married Errol after knowing him for two weeks. Showed her grandchildren dead bugs, took them to stores and to see Christmas light, caught tadpoles with them and spoiled them. Employed at Sperry Univac. Perfect mother to her children Lester, Frank, Sherrol, Lin and John. Retired as a Correctional Officer at the Utah State Prison. Inmates had great respect for Irene. Called her the "Silver Fox" because of her silver hair and ability to find drug stashes. Cared about the women under her watch. Predeceased by parents, husband Errol L. Pettit, sisters Madge Gowans and Doris Orlando, and cousin Sadie (Dale) Loader. Brother Robert (Margaret) Davis, children, grandchild and great grandchildren survive. Graveside service held Saturday, February 16, 2008.
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Married June 28, 1941 Sealed Oct. 28, 1952
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