Ed Davis

July 9, 1954 - January16, 2003

Edward H. Davis was born on July 9, 1954 to H. Lynn and Mary Jean Davis in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed their family of five.

As a toddler, he would stand in the middle of the sprinklers directly over a sprinkler head to dare anyone to come in to get him. He was a left-handed pitcher that led his team to the championship game by striking out 16-18 batters a game with his "natural slider". He only gave up 3 to 4 hits in a season. By 12 years old, he was the youngest to place in the top 3 by ski-jumping 84 feet in the Galante. He loved the outdoors: camping and skiing. He graduated from Skyline High in 1972.

Ed pursued his love of all things mechanical by entering Utah State University. He graduated in 1976 from the College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. He was elected Nov. 22, 1976 to the Society of Automotive Engineers. He met Bauna Beecher while attending USU. They married, had two sons and a daughter, and divorced when their life paths differed.

His expertise in automotive technology coupled with his understanding of alternative energy sources such as hydrogen and propane put him on the cutting edge of non­gasoline powered automobiles and buses. He was scheduled to move to Japan to help the country lesson their smog and pollution problems with the use of hydrogen­powered vehicles. After this opportunity didn't materialize, he continued his career with a leader in automotive repair and maintenance. He was a Director of Training and a certified ASE trainer ( certifying mechanics for ASE) in the Salt Lake City area.

He also enjoyed the automotive world of NASCAR. He was always ready to answer any car-related question no matter how basic or complex. Anyone who knew Ed, could attest to his knack with anything mechanical.

The consummate handyman, Ed devoted countless hours of service fixing anything you could possibly imagine (automotive, computer, household) for family, friends, neighbors, and others in need. Ed was compassionate. He will be remembered for his helpful nature, his humorous storytelling, and his ability to fix anything, but his most important legacy will live on through his children.