NEWCASTLE, WY - Merle R. "Pug" Davis, 64,passed away Friday October 7th, 2011 at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, WY, after a battle with cancer. He served in the Wyoming Natinal Guard from 1965 to 1971. Merle was born December 2, 1946 at Sundance, Wyoming to Tom and Laura "Betty" (Dewey) Davis. He grew up on the family ranch, attending rural schools and also being home schooled when the rural school closed. He graduated from Upton High School in 1964. He married Dianna Pollat at Hill City, South Dakota on June 22, 1968. They were blessed with a son, Scott and a daughter, Janet. Merle worked at a number of jobs, several years he worked in the oil fields and at the Jacobs Ranch coal mine. At the time of his death he was working for Grizzly Services. For many years, he did mechanic work privately and taught many young folks how to work on their vehicles. Merle loved to hunt and fish and loved to tell stories about his escapades. He also spent time snowmobiling and four-wheeling. Most of all he loved kids and was one of the greatest ever at entertaining kids of all agesmaybe he was still a bit of a kid at heart. Survivors include his wife, Dianne of Newcastle, WY; one son, Scott Davis (Kristi-Ann) of Plano, TX; one daughter, Janet Davis (Randy Hise) of Newcastle, WY; three grandchildren, Lexi of Newcastle WY, Jaxsen and Jenna of Plano, TX. Also two sisters, Phyllis (John) Queen of Moorcroft, WY and Norma Peterson of Sundance, WY and one brother, Lloyd (Kathie) Davis on the family ranch. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Merle was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Laura "Betty" Davis. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at the Weston County Senior Center in Newcastle, WY. The family extends an invitation for coffee and fellowship following the service. A private burial will take place at a later date.