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Beatrice Ivy (Chandler) Davis passed away in Portland, OR in the early morning hours of 8/9/2023 with her children and granddaughters by her side.

Bea was born 11/8/35 to Ivy (Turner) and William (Bill) Chandler. She was raised in Randlett, UT. She was one of 6 children including Tom, Mort, Elva, Ernie and Jim.

After graduation she was introduced by her sister, Elva, to Melvin Dean Davis. They married on 5/3/58, then they moved to Riverton, WY where they welcomed a daughter Cindy Lee. They later made their home in Worland, WY where their son Terry Lynn was born.

Bea worked for several years at Holly Sugar as a lab tech (now Wyoming Sugar). She loved doing arts and crafts and several loved ones have been gifted her afghans. She loved spending time with her grand kids and great grandkids.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Melvin, Sister Elva, brothers Mort, Jim and Tom.

She is survived by one brother Ernie Chandler of Roosevelt, UT. Her children Cindy (Bob) Nelson of Camas, OR, her son Terry (Becky) Davis of Worland WY, grandchildren Cherie Gallina (Nick) Camas, OR, Desiree (Ben) Hartung of Clackamas, OR, David Nelson of Portland, OR, Tara (Mike) Jorgensen Worland, WY, Chris (Nicole) Davis of Meeteetse, WY. Her great grandchildren Jackson Hartung, Olivia Hagen, Eli Hartung, James (JD) Davis, Chandler Davis, Sam and Anna Jorgensen. She is also survived by several beloved nieces, nephews, family members & friends.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 19th in Riverton Wyoming.