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Arleen Davenport Obituary

ARLEEN S. DAVENPORT, passed away on Monday July 4, 2005. She was born October 12, 1933 to Ben and Regina Gerson. She was a native Houstonian but had been living in Beaumont, Texas for a number of years. She graduated from San Jacinto High School and attended SMU and The University of Houston. She was retired from the American Heart Association, where she was the Regional Director for the Golden Triangle Region. Her professional career was spent as a fund raiser and director of development for a number of non-profit organizations, including The Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research and the United Way of the Gulf Coast. Arleen's professionalism was recently recognized when she was listed in the Who's Who of Professional Women. Arleen was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. (Bob) Davenport, her son Greg Simpson, her brother, Alfred Gerson, Step-Daughters, Debbie Davenport, Lisa Lie, and Angela Assens and 7 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Heart Association.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2005.

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Angela Assens

July 12, 2005

Arleen, I'm so grateful for the time we had together. Although we lived so far apart, you were always in my thoughts and in my heart. Thank you for being such a loving partner to my father (and for turning him into a real gourmet!). You have changed all of our lives in a wonderful and positive way. You will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved you. Love, Angela.

Bubba Gerson

July 11, 2005

I will Miis you Arleen, you were the best Little sister a big brother could want. I Love You. Bubba

Bob Davenport

July 11, 2005

To Arleen, My wonderful, loving, beauiful wife. I will miss you so very much. I loved you so very much. Thank you for 20 wonderful years that I will treasure the rest of my life. There was no one and there will never be anyone that I can love as I loved you.-Your Husband Bob.

Lisa Davenport-Lie

July 11, 2005

Everyone has a purpose in life.. a unique gift or special talent to give to others.

And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exulation of our own sprit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. When you work you are a flute through whose heart and whispering of the hours turns to music...

And what is it to work with love? It is to weave the cloth with threads drawn from your heart, even as if your beloved were to wear that cloth..(Kahil Gibran)

Arleen, you have weaved your magic and love thoughout our lives, creating and building the qualities, love and passion for life that we will carry now and forever. Know that we miss you and know that you are with us for now and forever. Love, Lisa

Debbie Davenport

July 11, 2005

"No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness."

-Hermann Broch



Arleen, thanks for the sharing your couragous spirit, fun loving attitude and gusto for life's little pleasures (chocolate comes to mind!) These memories will continue to inspire and lighten our hearts.

with much love and admiration,

Debbie Davenport and Michael Harper

Betty Harris

July 11, 2005

I was saddened to hear of Arleen's death. I worked with her at the Stehlin Foundation and she was always upbeat and cheerful. My condolences to her family; she will be missed.

Betty Harris

July 11, 2005

I was saddened to hear of Arleene's death. I worked with her at the Stehlin Foundation and she was always upbeat and cheerful. My condolences to her family; she will be missed.

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