In loving memory of
Tessie Edner Davies
November 21, 1934 – December 26, 2025
Funeral Service
Grand Forks Funeral Home
Grand Forks, BC
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
11:00 AM PST
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Tessie Edner Davies Obituary
Tessie Edner Davies peacefully left this earth to go 1934-2025 to her heavenly home on December 26, 2025. She has left to mourn her loss, Ronald Davies, truly a devoted husband, Ruth Shannon, Edgar (Wendy) Jackson, Allan (MaryAnn) Davies, Edward Davies, Brian Davies and many nieces, nephews and friends near and far.
She was predeceased by her parents, William (Bill) and Sarah (Sadie) Jackson, brother Robert (at the age of 2), Muriel and Bruce Alder, Wilbert and Dolly Jackson, Jim Shannon, Donna and Ted Baines and Bridgette Davies.
Tessie was born on November 21, 1934 in Kirkcaldy, Vulcan County, Alberta. While still a baby, her parents moved the family to the Marron Valley homestead in the Penticton area. In 1955, Tessie moved to Red Deer, then Vancouver to take courses at Duffis Business College. At completion she moved to Kamloops in 1956. While working at Kamloops Moving and Storage, she was “wooed and won”by Ron Davies. They married on November 04, 1967 and resided at Christina Lake for many years. When the time was right they moved into Grand Forks, about 2013.
Tessie was loved by everyone who knew her. A funeral service will be held January 6, 2026 at Grand Forks Funeral Home and a burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Special thanks to all her visitors and the caring staff at Rezanoff Cottage in Hardy View Lodge.
Funeral Services are entrusted to Grand Forks Funeral Home with Live Streaming by Virtual Memorial Gatherings.
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Dear Ron & family,
Thoughts go your way and wish you comfort & the warmth of memories that help through the days to come.
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We would like to thank Joshua & Noreen & everyone involved in my sister Tessie’s funeral. We were not able to attend due to health reasons, but we are so thankful we could view the service. We have many fond memories of my sister Tessie.
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It was truly a privilege to know Tessie and Ron and to share in very kind hospitality in their home at Christina Lake over the years. Tessie was a princess indeed amongst us and magnified the God of heaven. Thank you everyone for the lovely service today. Special thoughts to you Ron and your family and Ruth, Ed and all Tessie’s family.
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We are here with you Ron online and we’re here if you need us anytime. Tess was a great neighbour and always made us feel welcome. So sorry for your loss.
Doug, Kitty, Rachel, Joe, and Isabel
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Our thoughts are with you today Ron. We have so many special memories of our winters in Yuma with you and Tess. Love Doug and Alice
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You will miss her dearly, Ron. She was a great lady. Very special friend.
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We first knew Tessie in the late sixties. Over the years, we didn’t see her often, but enjoyed every visit we did have. She was a gracious, hospitable lady, who will be truly missed. Our sincere condolences to the Davies and Jackson families.
Ken & Michelle Hillaby
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We have very special memories of Tessie growing up in GrandForks.
A special friend to our mom (Shirley) for many years since 1977. We will remember Tessie as a beautiful, faithful woman, quietly filling her place.
Shirley Alendal and Sandra Borgfjord
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Tessie’s family, “The Jackson kids”, as well as my family, “The Carlson kids”, had some “growing up” years together in Penticton. My memory goes back to the early ’50’s; Bill & Sadie Jackson & family always coming to our place for Sunday morning meeting. I remember Tessie was always happy…. and finding “something” to laugh about!….. Fond memories of her! And then meeting up with Ron & Tessie in Yuma for a few years, during the “winter months”…. Again good times together! Our condolences to you Ron in the loss of your beloved Tessie, And also to Ruth, Edgar &Wendy.
Love, Don & Edith-Anne Clegg
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I have wonderful memories of Tess from my childhood. Tess and my father, Mort Williston, were business partners for many years and she became part of our family.
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My family (McNary) and the Jackson family (Tessie’s) were good friends from way back in Alberta. Tessie and I were friends in Kamloops in the late fifties and sixties. She was a good faithful friend Have many good memories . Special love and care go to Ron , Ed , and Ruth & families
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I have many fond memories of Tessie from my ‘growing up’ years. A steady, kind godly woman.
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To Tessies family the Jackson’s and Alders go back many years thinking of you all Delbert and Bev Alder
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Oh my! We have such good memories of Ron and Tess in Yuma Az during winter months. We met them first in 1998. Mentioning the good times would almost be endless! We enjoyed visiting them at Christina Lake. Both Ron and Tess brought a lot of joy to our hearts and lives! We think of Ron, Ed and Ruth! Our sympathy to all. Thanks Noreen for including me in during her last days! Loved her dearly! A Godly example!
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I have fond memories of Tessie. She was part of our family while she lived in Kamloops.
Sincere condolences to Ron and all the family.