The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 3, 1943, page 8

T. DAVIES FOUND DEAD IN FISH POND

     Thomas Davies, 70, of Lyle, was found dead in a fish pond near the home of his brother-in-law, Byrd J. Clark Tuesday noon by his wife. Davies, it is believed, suffered a heart attack, resulting in his death.
     Mr. Davies and he wife formerly lived in Portland and had moved to Lyle to make their permanent home. The remains were taken to White Salmon to the Gardner Funeral home. At press time no announcement of funeral arrangements had been received by The Sentinel. Sheriff Russell Woodward and Prosecuting Attorney Edgar H. Canfield investigated his death.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., June 11, 1943, page 1

T.R. DAVIES

     The funeral services of Thomas R. Davies was held in the Lyle Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Reynolds of White Salmon conducted the services and Mrs. W. Brashears and R.F. Niblock sang.
     Mr. Davies had worked for the Union Pacific railway at Portland for many years and was recently retired. Mr. and Mrs. Davies moved to Lyle a little more than a month ago.
     He was 70 years of age and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Davies of Lyle; a son, C. Davies of Portland; one sister and two brothers in Iowa.

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