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Newman Davenport Obituary

Newman Stanley Davenport It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Newman Stanley Davenport. Stan was born in Tuskegee, Ala. On August 18, 1944 to Newman S. Davenport, Sr., and Lillian Warmack Davenport. He passed away on September 4, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Stockton, California. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Sara Reiter Davenport, his daughter Carla Davenport Herzenberg, and his son Mark Davenport, his son-in-law Jon Herzenberg, and his adored granddaughter, Indah Lola Herzenberg. Stan is survived by his sisters: Carolyn Newman; Diann Anderson; Renay Griffin; Janet Ellis. He will be missed by his very special brothers-in-law; Sam Newman; Gary Griffin and Gregory Ellis. He was truly loved and will be missed by the entire Reiter family, also by numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and so many good friends. Stan was an exceptional educator for over 40 years , 35 of which were spent at Franklin High School in Stockton, where he also served for many years as English Department Chair. Stan's enthusiasm, expertise and concern made him an inspiring and beloved teacher. His wonderful colleagues are among the many close friends who mourn his passing. Stan was an expert racquetball player, and had a close knit Thursday night poker group for over 30 years. He was surrounded by many dear and treasured lifelong friends. The Family wishes to thank Dr. Peter Garbeff, Dr. Charles Ryan and Dr. Aminder Mehdi for their exceptional care during Stan's fight against Prostate cancer, as well as the incredibly dedicated nurses and staff at UCSF Infusion Center. Private graveside ceremonies have been held, a celebration of Stan's life will be held at a future date. For those who wish to honor Stan the family suggests contributions to Franklin High School Jazz Band, or the University of California Urology Dept. Att: Dr. Charles Ryan, or St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. Please sign his on-line guest book at Cherokeememorial.com.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Newman Davenport

43 Entries

evangelina paoluccio

December 28, 2022

Mr. Davenport was a wonderful English teacher. He opened my door to creativity and confidence in writing and expression. I remember my junior year of English IB was so full of creativity and that continued through college and currently in my engineering profession. Mr. Davenport was a big part of my educational development and I wish I had let him know when I realized how lucky I was to have him as a teacher!

I will think of him often, smile when I am writing technical reports.

Please know that he enriched my life.

Evangelina (Reyes) Paoluccio, Franklin High School C/o 1998

Bob/Sondra Knudsen

September 30, 2010

Dear Sarah and Family.
I considered Stan and true friend. I will remember him for his smile, his wisdom his laughter and the times we spent together talking about the ills of the world. When I lived on Madrone, he would always drive by, honk, wave and smile no matter if I was outside or in.
As you know, we taught the same students at Franklin for 5 years. He with English and me with Biology. Teaching the IB kids together was one of the best times we shared. I will also miss that. His passing has left the world a little dimmer but the heavens a little brighter. I only wish he could have enjoyed retirement a little longer, traveling, laughing and spreading good will.
Once again, he will always be in my thoughts and I can only imagine the void he has left in your life.
Please remember, we are only a phone call away.

Sabrina Taylor

September 25, 2010

I am saddened to hear the news of Mr. Davenport's passing. As a former student of his from Franklin High School, I will always remember and be thankful for his dedication to his students and their success.

Hoa Huynh

September 25, 2010

To the Davenport family,

Mr. Davenport was a wonderful teacher, whose enthusiasm for his subject and passion for imparting his knowledge were a huge part of my high school experience.

My sincerest condolences.

Sharon Norton

September 24, 2010

September 24, 2010

Dear Sara,
It was such a pleasure to work with Stan for over 20 years. He was an outstanding teacher that truly made a difference in the lives of his students and colleagues. I'm sorry I'll be out of town, and will miss the memorial. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed by many. May God continue to bless and comfort you. We have the promise of a better life to come.

September 23, 2010

Dear Sara,
Raoul and I send you, Carla and Mark our sincere thoughts and prayers. Stan was a wonderful friend and so very proud of you and the children. We know he had a full life of love and many, many, joyus occassions with his immediate and extended family. We send you our love and know Stan will always be in ALL of our hearts.

Linda & Raoul Mora

Jeanne Blinn

September 21, 2010

Dear Sara ~ I think of you (and Stan, of course) nearly every day now. I remember the first time Robby & I met him. You two were so in love and proud of each other ~ you of his grilling skills and he of your clever cheese-inside-the-hamburger-patty. You were blessed with many years of that mutual love and you will be blessed with many years of Stan's love shining down on you and your family. I send you love, too ~ Jeanne

Joan Franco

September 21, 2010

Sara,Carla, & Mark,
I am so sorry that you lost a wonderful husband and father. All of us will miss him also. I cherish his friendship. He was one of a kind.Much love, Joan

September 15, 2010

Dear Sara, I was so sorry to read about your loss. It was a wonderful marriage and I know the loss you are currently feeling. It will take a long time to overcome your present feelings.
Much love,
Stan Steele

Kathy Young

September 15, 2010

Sara, Carla, and Mark, my heartfelt condolences to you at this time. That is a wonderful picture of Stan, just as I remember him -- always smiling and looking like he had a joke on the tip of his tongue. :o) He was one of the good guys, and he will be missed by those of us who had the pleasure of working with him.

September 15, 2010

My dear Sara,

I'm so very sorry to hear about Stan. I enjoyed first meeting you and Stan when Carla was in my first grade classroom. She was such a special student and you were wonderful supportive parents.

Over the years I have thought of all of you and when Stan Steele and I became widowed travel companions we found that we both shared wonderful memories of the Davenport family.

Recent occasions when we ran into you at locations or functions it has been fun to catch up on Carla's life.

My heart goes out to all of you. Life presents much happiness, but also grief. My prayers are with you all.

I embracee you with love and friendship.
Joyce Harris
Stockton, California

Nicole Smith

September 15, 2010

Carla, Sara, and Mark,
I will always remember Stan as one of the best fathers and husbands I've been privileged to know. When visiting the house, it was always a family affair. He greeted you with a warm smile and kiss on the cheek. He was a great conversationalist who listened intently and gave witty comments with a twinkle in his eye. His presence will always be felt and remembered by that gentle smile and love. My thoughts and love are with you.

joshua jones

September 14, 2010

Mrs. Davenport and family,
My deepest condolences to your family. I did not have the honor of knowing Mr. Davenport but I did know Mrs Davenport. I was in her history class junior year(97-98) at Edison. Mrs. Davenport was one of those great teachers that I will never forget. She would always talk about her husband, so in a way if feels as though I did know him. I am very sorry for the great loss your family has endured, and I hope that you are able to find the strength that is needed to carry on through these hard times.
Joshua Jones
[email protected]

Etta Brown

September 14, 2010

Dear Sara,

I was surprises to hear that Stan died.
Stan stayed with me and my husband when first came to Stockton.He was a great man to know. My prays are with you and the family. May God Keep you in his care.

Robert Halseth

September 14, 2010

Dear Sara,

I was surprised to hear that Stan died, as I was unaware of his physical illness. Sorry for the loss to you and your family. Wishing you peace.

Lori Mackey

September 14, 2010

Sara and family,

My heart is heavy with sadness for all of you. Sara, after working with you for so many years, I feel like I have known Stan forever! You always lit up when you spoke of him ... and everyone knew how much you loved him. He meant so much to so many! Let his loving memory get you through this very difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers now and for a long time to come.

Frank LaGasca

September 14, 2010

Dear Sara and family,
I was sorry to hear of Stan's passing. I talked to Carla and expressed my condolences. Will try to attend the celebration of Stan's life. Call if you need any help, prayers are with your family always. God bless, Frank L. 209 956-4712 (hm).

Gabriella Wahab (Lagasca)

September 14, 2010

Dear Mrs. Davenport and Family,
My heart goes out to you and I wish I could give you a big hug! I pray you will feel comfort and strength for the loss of your husband. God Bless you always!!

Linda Dixon

September 14, 2010

September 14, 2010
Sara, Carla & Mark,
We are so sad to hear of Stan's passing. He was such a kind, gentle man. May your memories give you peace. We hold you in our prayers. Linda,Danielle, Micah & Kelly Dixon

Betsy Strader

September 14, 2010

Dear Sara,
I was so sorry to hear this news and want to send you and your family sympathy and lots of love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dee Alimbini

September 13, 2010

Sara,
I wish I could use words to ease your grief at this time. Words were Stan's stage-he used words to captivate his students and friends. His smile, his laughter, his great sense of humor will long be remembered. I am thankful to have been his colleague for nearly 20 years. Room 210 will be filled with the echo his voice.

Claudia Sholl

September 13, 2010

Sara, Carla, and Mark,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart has been so heavy ever since I heard of Stan's illness and now to hear he is gone makes me heartsick. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find peace through family and friends and in your sweet memories.

September 13, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Harvey,Cynthia and Lauri Goodman

Donna and Keith Petersen

September 13, 2010

Sara, Carla and Mark,
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Stan's passing. Know you are in our prayers and that he will be very fondly remembered by all who were privileged to know him.

St Josephs Medical Center "Cancer Center"

September 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Florence Bradley

September 13, 2010

Stanley and Sara took a Stockton friend and me to the San Francisco airport for a trip a few years ago. I enjoyed meeting both of them, and I know his death is a great loss

September 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Davenport and family. He was absolutely great and humerous teacher! He will be missed.

Balderama Family

chao vang

September 13, 2010

mrs. davenport I am so sorry for your loss, you know you are part of my family and been for a long time. my deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. the vang family.

Susana & Betty Bertacco

September 13, 2010

Our deepest condolences to his loving family he was a Great Person.He always brightness our day with his smile and support we will miss him

Donna and Keith Petersen

September 13, 2010

Sara, Carla & Mark: We were so saddened to hear of Stan's passing. Such a gentle and kindhearted man, he will always be very fondly remembered. Know that you are in our prayers. Our hearts go out to you and the family.

Paula (Rios) Ferrer

September 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Davenport, children and grandchildren. He was an awesome teacher who will never be forgotten. He always had a way to make school interesting and was always there to give good advice to his students. Rest in peace Mr. Davenport. Your family now has a guardian angel in heaven. God Bless.

Jose Valles

September 13, 2010

Sara. I am sorry for your loss. Take care

Kathryn Corona-Jackson

September 13, 2010

Sara and family -
I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.

September 12, 2010

He was amazing teacher, a teacher I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dora Hernandez Callejas
Class of 1986

Aurora Jones

September 12, 2010

Great teacher and even kinder man! I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Kjeldsen

September 12, 2010

Sara, Carla and Mark,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Drake

September 12, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan and Dudley

Monica Moreno

September 12, 2010

He was an awesome teacher! My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort!

Doreen Mekjavich

September 12, 2010

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I know you are strong, Sara, I will be praying for you and your family. Doreen

Olivia Willis

September 12, 2010

My deepest condolences to the entire family.

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