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Farm accident claims life of D-6 employee

ITD lost a friend and valued employee when Rick Davis died in a tragic farming accident Monday near Lewisville.

Davis, 47, was feeding livestock around 6 p.m. at 3500 East and 430 North when two one-ton bales of hay fell on him, according to a Jefferson County spokeswoman. His family found him and called police at 7:35 p.m.

Davis was pronounced dead before he could be taken to the hospital. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Rick,” said District 6 Engineer Blake Rindlisbacher.

“He was a fine employee, liked by all. I encourage fellow workers to do everything possible to help his family through this very difficult time.” Davis, a 23-year veteran at ITD District 6, transferred from Sugar City maintenance to the special maintenance crew in 2008.

He was a transportation technician.The maintenance professional had a great love for the outdoors and was a friendly, helpful individual to colleagues, family and friends alike.

“He was willing to do anything and go anywhere anytime,” Special Maintenance Crew Foreman Kori Hansen said. “He was a horseman and loved hunting.”

He is survived by wife Maren, two children Bailey and Rickie, and two stepchildren Jordan and Adam Emfield and many family members, friends and co-workers. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Obituary (provided by Eckersell Funeral Home, Rigby, )

Ricky Edwin Davis, 47, of Lewisville, died Monday, November 28, 2011 from a farming accident at his home.

He was born July 2, 1964, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Wayne C. and Delois Lamborn Davis. He was raised and attended schools in St. Anthony, Idaho, and graduated from South Fremont High School. He had two beautiful daughters Bailey and Rickie with Paula Kaye Bair. On Nov. 4, 2005, he married Maren Smith in Rigby. He worked for the Idaho Department of Transportation for 22 years in road maintenance. He also worked on the Wilkins Ranch and Trude Ranch in Island Park since 1987.

Rick is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in the Young Men’s organization and in the Nursery of the Lewisville 2nd Ward. Rick will always be remembered for his love of his daughters, wife and family. He enjoyed his horses, outdoors, hunting, fishing and all life had to offer. Hard work, honesty, respect and integrity was his way of life and he will truly be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Maren Davis, of Lewisville, his daughters, Bailey Gene Davis of Lewisville, Idaho and Rickie Kaye Davis of Salmon, Idaho, his parents, Wayne C. and Delois Davis, of Salmon, Idaho, sister, Tammy (Travis) Peebles, of Rigby, brother, Steven (Laree) Davis, of Chester, Idaho, and his grandmother, Vida Lamborn, of Ashton, Idaho.