Gilbert Furness

Davis

Gilbert Furness Davis passed on April 22, 2026 in his home. Gil was a direct, no nonsense, "hit 'em straight" type of man. He looked you in the eye, shook your hand strong and lived life with steadfast values.

Born on May 2,1935 in Visalia, California. He grew up in Berkeley, California attending Garfield Elementary, Berkeley High School and the University of California Berkeley. All throughout his educational years including at university, Gil played football and baseball. His high school football team with Gil as a wide receiver were undefeated, unscored on, and ultimately state champions.

Gil was a US Marine before starting off in his business career. A salesman in his younger years, he then purchased the Cake Company, a law enforcement equipment distributor, changing the name to the Davis Company. After finally selling his company at 60 years old, Gil and his wife headed for the Oregon Coast where they resided for 30 years. In Gold Beach they were surrounded by nature, created long lasting friendships and involved themselves in the community with an emphasis on contributing and volunteering with the Curry Historical Museum.

Gil's passions from a young age onwards were fishing, hunting and playing golf. These sports were a continuous thread his whole life. For his 90th birthday Gil was out on the golf course with friends and family sinking impossible puts - his grandsons were impressed. What Gil treasured most in life was his family. Marian, his childhood sweetheart and wife of 66 years was truly his other half. Gil loved to entertain, share his stories, tell jokes in his Gold Beach home with his children, grandchildren, neighbours and friends - the people he loved. He will be greatly missed.

Gil is survived by his daughter, Coleen (Mark Stanton)

his son, Michael (Bernette La Duca)

his grandchildren, Alex, Connor, Nicole and Judson

his great grandchild, Isla Mae

There will be a combined Celebration of Life for both Gil and Marian on Friday, June 26th at 2pm at the Bethany Lutheran Church.

94190 Fifth Street

Gold Beach, Oregon 97444

All are welcome.