Maxine Davies
December 3, 1934 ~ May 14, 2019
Maxine Marie Moylan Davies, 84, was welcomed into eternal life on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 (lovingly surrounded by her seven children and several grandchildren), following a short illness.
Maxine Davies (Max, as she was universally known) was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, December 3, 1934 to Neal and Karen Moylan. She attended parochial schools in Grand Forks and graduated from the Academy of Saint James in 1952. She moved to Fargo in 1955 and graduated from the Sisters of Saint Joseph School of Nursing in 1955. Max was joined in marriage to her grade school sweetheart, Timothy Quigley Davies, on September 23, 1957.
Max worked at numerous hospitals including Bangor, Maine, Saint Michael’s Hospital in Grand Forks, and predominately at Saint John’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. After retiring from nursing in 1986, she became a personal shopper at Dayton’s.
Max will always be remembered for her sense of humor, willingness to care for others, and a love of shopping. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her seven children: Brian (Becky Anderson) Davies, West Fargo; Kelly (Al) Anderson, Mandan; Jane (Eric) Sundby, Fargo; Catharine (Douglas) Mark, Horace; Amy (Steve) Baenen, Cary, North Carolina; Michael (Janna) Davies, Bloomington; and Molly (Patrick Madigan) Davies, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Max was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in her death by her parents, brother (Pat) and husband (Timothy Davies).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Union of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Church of Nativity at 10:00 a.m. A prayer service will take place at the Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Thursday May 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm with visitation at 5:00 and Rosary at 6:45. Interment will occur following the Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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I am so sorry for the Davies family’s loss of Maxine. I have known her and her colorful personality for a while. She was a good lady. RIP Maxine. My condolences to the family, i will keep you all in my prayers.
Max–always smiling, loving, caring and keeping it real. And the consummate nurse and caregiver. I’d have to take my shoes off to count how many times I called Max for a diagnosis when my kids were sick. And she ALWAYS made me feel better. She was more than a nurse; she was a healer. I will miss her huge kind heart in my life.
And only Max could pull off those goofy glasses.
See you soon, Max. I hope you didn’t get into trouble for taking so long.
Amy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the chance to meet your mother and grandmother but from what I can tell she seemed like an amazing lady. I wanted you to know that my prayers are with you.
I loved working with you and helping you find your newest gem!! You will be greatly missed. Keep shining bright my friend!!
Maxine was a wonderful, caring women. Reat in peace Maxine. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Davies family, specifically to my dear friend Jane.
Max was an outstanding citizen and a silent community leader. She will be missed greatly.
Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
Mort and Sharon Mazaheri
Casa Grande, AZ
Max…I will miss you so much. My fellow Sioux lover of all things Sioux! She loved her dog and missed her husband every day! They are now reunited. I loved your high classes fashion with jewelry and cute glasses. Bless you Max! Thanks for all you taught me.
I will sorely miss her insight and just visiting with her Monday nights!!
My condolences to all. Wish I could be there with you.
Max will be missed by all I’m sure.
Remember that mourning will pass but memories will last.
Ah, Maxine, sister of my heart, I am so happy that we had that LONG talk a few days before you left on your journey to the Lord. You were full of stories and mirth as we remembered together your colorful life with Tim.
I can still hear you laughing. For me, Fargo and the Lake will never be the same without you there.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
I’m sorry to hear this news; I knew her from high school, she was a cheerleader, and we remained friends with Max and Tim through the years. My sympathy to all her extended family.
Gene Engen (and Audrey Engen)
To all the Davies kids and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. As I was watching the keepsake video the music reminded me of a vivid memory of learning to do “The Twist” in the middle of the living room in your old house on 8th street! Max was always dancing and really wanted us to learn the Twist ! Such memories! I wish you all strength and peace during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Amy at this difficult time. Losing a member of your family is a very difficult thing. God bless you and your family.
So sorry for your loss I met Maxine a while back and time spent with Maxine always had you walking a way with a stitch in your side from so much laughing. RIP Maxine…
Hello to my Davies cousins. I was sorry to hear this sad news. I have not seen Max much in recent years but I remember her as a kind and funny woman. When I did see her she always seemed to be interested in our side of the family with lots of questions about this or that person. What a legacy she leaves. I hope you will be comforted by wonderful memories. Condolences to all of you.
Bill and Sharon Kennelly