Neil was a man who served his community in many ways; Tumalo School Board chairman, active in 4-H leadership including annually purchasing animals at the 4-H/FFA livestock auction, He was a director of Deschutes County Fair Association, President of Deschutes County Fair Board, President of Oregon State Fairs Board, Grand Marshall of Deschutes County Fair, and for many years Arena Director at Deschutes County Fair Rodeo. He spent several years on the Central Oregon Irrigation District Board, and was a long time member of Lions, Masons, Elks and Skyline Trail Riders where he was a Past President.
Neil is survived by his three children, Gary (Cheryl) Davis of Bend, Ken Davis of Bend, Laurie (Larry) Graves of LaGrande, 2 granddaughters, 2 great grandchildren and his sister Ruth Beesley of Redmond.
Neil was a cowboy at heart, a team roper and President of the Rim Rock Riders. He was also a very good cribbage player, but most of all he was a kind, caring and patient Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and community.
Neil was a man who served his community in many ways; Tumalo School Board chairman, active in 4-H leadership including annually purchasing animals at the 4-H/FFA livestock auction, He was a director of Deschutes County Fair Association, President of Deschutes County Fair Board, President of Oregon State Fairs Board, Grand Marshall of Deschutes County Fair, and for many years Arena Director at Deschutes County Fair Rodeo. He spent several years on the Central Oregon Irrigation District Board, and was a long time member of Lions, Masons, Elks and Skyline Trail Riders where he was a Past President.
Neil is survived by his three children, Gary (Cheryl) Davis of Bend, Ken Davis of Bend, Laurie (Larry) Graves of LaGrande, 2 granddaughters, 2 great grandchildren and his sister Ruth Beesley of Redmond.
Neil was a cowboy at heart, a team roper and President of the Rim Rock Riders. He was also a very good cribbage player, but most of all he was a kind, caring and patient Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and community.
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