Ruth Coleman Davis

April 9, 1945-May 21, 2022

Ruth Coleman Davis, age 77, passed away May 21, 2022, at home in St. George, Utah. Ruth was born on April 9, 1945, to Marion (Sarge) Coleman and Kathryn Coleman. 

Ruth grew up in Murray and Sandy, Utah. She graduated from Jordan High School. Ruth married Michael Lynn Davis on Nov. 29, 1996. They were together for 31 years.

Ruth fought a 25-year battle with breast cancer. She initially was diagnosed with this terrible disease in 1997. She was cancer-free until 2018 when the cancer returned. Ruth continued this fight for another 3½ years. Rest in peace.

Ruth’s greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by her husband Mike; daughters Shelly (Tim) Anderson of South Jordan, Andrea Jones (Merrill Clarke) of Tooele, Utah, Tori Jones of Tooele, Utah, and brother George (Mary) Coleman of Sandy, Utah. We must not forget “Charlie;” grandchildren Josh (Jared) Jessop, Ryan (Samantha) Jessop, Danielle Manning (Chrissy), Morgan Jessop (Hailey), Teig Anderson, Coleman Dunford and Kami (Colton) Allred; and great-grandchildren Josie, Kanon, Stoan, Carson, Boone and Harper.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Jayme Anderson, son Mike Gagliardi and grandson Tanner Anderson-Bell.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George.

The family wishes to thank Ruth’s wonderful caregivers.

Arrangements are under the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222. Visit the Pine View Mortuary website for full obituary and funeral service listing.

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