Mable Evelyn Davis

July 16, 1918 - March 18, 2018

Mable Evelyn Davis died peacefully at Hospice Home of Reno County on March 18, 2018 at the age of 99½ years young. Her mind remained very astute and was still managing the financial and agricultural business of her Coats, KS Farm with the aid of her priceless adding machine. She was very proud of receiving the Soil Conservation Award in Barber Co in January 2002 at the age of 92. Mable was very aware of all the happenings in her community and our nation despite losing most of her eye sight from macular degeneration. She was an accomplished bridge player and any other card game that was competitive, especially Pitch. There wasn’t a crossword puzzle she couldn’t complete. She loved children and had a special bond with them. Mable was born on July 16, 1918 in Finney County, Kansas. She attended grade school and high school in Pratt. She graduated from Wichita Business College. She enjoyed every job she had which included Secretary to President of Wichita Stockyard Co, Pratt County Deputy Clerk, First National Bank in Pratt, Clerk of the Board at Pratt Community College. Mable was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Red Cross Blood mobile for 20 years in Pratt, KS. Mable attended the First Baptist Church in Pratt and Hutchinson, KS. She was active working with the youth at the church as a Sunday School teacher. She married “the love of her life” Paul Davis on August 12, 1936 and they shared many memories over a 57-year marriage. They were Lifetime Members in the Model T club. They traveled all over the United States in one of several Model T’s that they owned, dressing in Vintage Clothing. Paul and Mable were incredible dancers and spent many hours dancing. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary dancing with friends at one of their favorite places, the Moose Club in Wichita, KS. Mable is preceded in death by husband, Paul F. Davis; parents, Orlando and Cora Schouten; brother, Paul Schouten; and sister, Leah Mae Cutter. Survived by adopted son, Donald (Kitty) Schouten of Panama City, Florida; Cousin, Rev. Vera Goodman of Wichita; nephews, Carl Schouten of Syracuse, Doug (Carla) Walker of Wichita and Kraig (Martha) Walker of Granbury, Texas; and many dear friends young and old. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Celebration of Mable’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at Larrison Mortuary. Burial will follow at Coats Cemetery, Coats. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice House of Reno County in care of Larrison Mortuary. A huge appreciation to the staff at this incredible home who made sure her final journey was done with dignity and grace. We would also like to thank the staff at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson, KS for keeping Mable safe with their loving care and friendship.