Kathleen “Kathy” Davis
ARMY
14 years
Kathleen "Kathy" Davis was born July 17th, 1951. After high school she attended Mt. Mercy College (University) to study nursing. She graduated from Mt. Mercy with their first Bachelor of Science in Nursing class in 1973. She then enlisted in the United States Army as a nurse where she achieved the rank of Captain and earned many commendation medals and ribbons. Kathy continued her service to her country in the USAR Army Nurse Corps until 1983. Kathy went on to earn her master’s degree at the University of Iowa. While stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kathy met an injured soldier who would win her heart. Kathy married that soldier named Stephen (Steve) Davis. They celebrated 48 years of marriage in May before her death on June 19th, 2023. She had three children Jamie, Jennifer, and Jesse and their significant others, and her very adored grandchildren Connor, Caelan, Taryn, Emersyn, Noah, Jonah, Alana, & Steven. Kathy’s time as a nurse covered a wide breadth of careers. She worked as a floor nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, a nursing instructor at Mt. Mercy College, a home health nurse and retired as a nurse for the Linn County Health Department. In whatever form Kathy’s career took, her commitment to the health & education of others was at the core of her being. Kathy left a legacy of skilled nurses. Kathy lived a life of service to others every single day. Her kind heart and passion for her work made her truly unforgettable.
Honored by: Her loving family