Obituary of John Davis Voss

October 1, 1928 - August 25, 2023

John Davis Voss, age 94, a resident of Villa Hermosa in Tucson, passed away on August 25, 2023.  He was born October 1, 1928 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harry and June Voss.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Theodora Heiss Voss.  He is also survived by daughters Becky Voss Gettings (Jerry) and Lori Voss Welander (Charles), grandsons Keith Davis Jackson (Courtney), Kevin Scott Jackson (Meghan) and Eric John Welander (Lauren), seven great grandchildren, and twelve nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by Theodora’s daughters Mary Heiss Dorenbecher (Harold), Barbara Heiss Barfield (Stewart) and Andrea Heiss Padinha (Tony), granddaughters Jessica Marie Burnett and Maria Joeng Dorenbecher and three great grandchildren.  

He is predeceased by his parents, his wife of 26 years, Ruth Peyer Voss, sister Nancy Voss Woodburn, brother Ralph Voss and daughter Jane C. Voss.

After graduating from Iowa State University’s Agriculture program, John owned a poultry ranch,  which led to a lifelong career with the Ralston Purina Company.  He also served in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant and was a long time active member of Rotary International, following in his father’s footsteps. John was often described as a kind man and a true gentleman.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rotary International (my.rotary.org).