The Chaplain Who Removed Brains | Spokane News

For 26 years, Joe Davis has been the quiet heartbeat of the county Medical Examiner’s Office — a volunteer chaplain, brain donor coordinator, grief counselor, and youth educator — all without a paycheck, driven by compassion and a unique skill that’s helped science and families alike. Trained to remove brains for research, he’s done it 800 times, while also launching bereavement programs, teaching teens about consequences, and easing the pain of investigators. His own loss — his father’s suicide — shaped his profound empathy. Now 70 and retiring, Davis leaves behind a legacy of healing, science, and steady presence — though he’s not done volunteering, just shifting his focus to the Sheriff’s Department and time with his wife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c8d537bf74c4550