Elayne Davenport Obituary

Elayne Eloise (Hopkins) Davenport, 83, of Caldwell passed away peacefully Friday, November 13, 2009 of natural causes. She was born June 17, 1926 in Hollywood, California, the only child of Louis and Lillian Hopkins. She lived Eugene, Oregon and Grandview, Idaho with her parents. Elayne graduated from Nampa High School in 1944. She met and married Clare "Woody" Davenport November 18, 1951. Elayne lived most of her life as a homemaker on a farm south of Nampa with her husband and children. She has lived the last 18 years in Caldwell. Elayne was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Woody and two grandchildren, Scott and Aubrey Davenport. She is survived by her son Melvin (Linda) of Idaho Falls, Idaho and their children, Jennifer (Aron) Derbidge, Sean, Alex and Asha; son Bob (Debbie) of Caldwell and their children Desiree (Eric) Caywood, Jason (Nichole), Ryan (Katie), Derek (AnnMarie); daughter Kandie Desell of Garland, Maine and her children Krystal, Elizabeth Eloise (Doug) Gnade, a special foster daughter Candee (Carl) Whiting and their children Skeeter and Bree. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Ave. Caldwell. Arrangements are being provided by the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Nov. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elayne Davenport

4 Entries

Pam Blake

November 22, 2009

I am deeply sorry for your loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and, I am sure, friend to so many. I am Bob's sister from the Detroit area and wondered for years after we were separated how he was and how his life was progressing. I got the answers to these questions 35 years after our separation when we were re-united due to Bob and Deb's efforts and searches. I am so thankful that Bob became a part of your family and that he was raised to be the loving, kind and generous man that he is today. I am so proud of my brother and so sorry that he has lost the mother that loved and raised him. God Bless Elayne and may her family find comfort in their beautiful memories of life with her.

Pam

November 17, 2009

I am so sorry for the families loss. I've been Elayne's hairdresser for the last 10 years and always enjoyed seeing her and hearing her stories. She was a truely lovely lady! Sherry Tiller(Nampa, Id)

Lydia Nichols

November 16, 2009

Sorry about your loss. She will be missed. Lydia

Kandie Davenport-Desell

November 15, 2009

Mom , I miss you so much already. I truelly believe in my heart you are in a far more wonderful place now. My tears are only for me. My heart smiles for you. You gave me tools in life that I continue to use.. You taught me to question all things around me, and to learn the hows and whys.. to this day I still love to learn. Thank you..
You gave me a home , when there was no other for me as a baby. Not even knowing if I was going to be a boy or girl.. It takes a special heart to be willing to do that. . and many foster children .If the 3 Berry children read this, please know that many tears were shed after you were sent back home. They truelly wanted you to always be a part of our home. .. ..
You also touched the lives of a few special young men when you worked for the job corp. bringing them to our home for a weekend to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal.. You were a wonderful cook.. In the last many years we ended up with another sister, of the fury variety tho. You loved Persia so very much. I recall writing you a letter saying that Persia had called me and was complaining you would not let her go out and wander the streets and hang out with her friends. . and that she was having to sneek to use the phone to call.. You laughed for so long abut that. and took the letter to all of your friends. You encouraged me so many times to write a book on my own life and to write one for kids as well.. I will do it .. And it will be for you .. It is sad that the other grandkids will miss growing up hearing about the trick pony, or the pigs going after the bottles.. Or Trixie riding the bike with you..And I will always remember the night the train flew.. I will do my best to retell these stories to the younger ones. But it wont be the same as when you did. Until I see you again ... I love you mom.. Kandie

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