The Life of LARRY FRANCIS DAVENPORT
Larry F. Davenport, 68, entered into eternal life on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday, August 18, 2014 at Grandview Park Funeral Home. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6 pm at the funeral home.
Larry was born in Des Moines to Francis E. and Betty (Heppner) Davenport. He married Nora on August 11, 1979 in Des Moines. Larry was a proud union trucker for Consolidated Freightways & ABF and was a union member of Local 238 and the Teamster Retirees. Larry was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He liked to work on bicycles and give them away to children who needed them. He loved motorcycles and was a Boy scout leader for many years.
Larry is survived by his wife, Nora; his children, Adam, Starlene Davenport (Tim), Londa (Larry) Thomas, and Robert Lehman; two grandchildren, Phillip and Amber; two sisters, Pam (John) Muggli and Sandra (Larry) Mooers; a brother, Richard (Judy) Davenport; and several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Betty; step-father, Richard; and his sister, Rosemary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to his church, Walnut Creek Community, or to the family.
Larry was born in Des Moines to Francis E. and Betty (Heppner) Davenport. He married Nora on August 11, 1979 in Des Moines. Larry was a proud union trucker for Consolidated Freightways & ABF and was a union member of Local 238 and the Teamster Retirees. Larry was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He liked to work on bicycles and give them away to children who needed them. He loved motorcycles and was a Boy scout leader for many years.
Larry is survived by his wife, Nora; his children, Adam, Starlene Davenport (Tim), Londa (Larry) Thomas, and Robert Lehman; two grandchildren, Phillip and Amber; two sisters, Pam (John) Muggli and Sandra (Larry) Mooers; a brother, Richard (Judy) Davenport; and several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Betty; step-father, Richard; and his sister, Rosemary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to his church, Walnut Creek Community, or to the family.
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2014.11.22
Larry was not only my beloved husband but my best friend as well.....the Lord blessed us with 36 years of marriage. They flew by entirely too fast. He was a very generous, caring man who loved life, his Lord, family and friends.
He loved to work on bicycles to give away to kids, as he felt that no child should grow up without a bike.....he gave away many, many bikes and made so many kids smile.
Larry was also an organ donor. In the three months he's been gone, he's already given the gift of sight to another man. I received the most wonderful letter from the recipient. It is my hope that, one day, I'll be able to see my precious huband's eyes in person. He has given the ultimate gift that any human being could give.
I am so very proud of him.
I also know that some day we will be reunited, in a far better place, and I look forward to that time.
I miss you so terribly, terribly much and know you're now my guardian angel.
Your loving wife,
Nora
Posted by Nora D
2014.12.13
Our Love Is Eternal
The tears just won't stop coming
Since the day God took you home
My heart is broken, my body weary--
I feel so all alone.
I think back to our wedding day
What seems so long ago
You were the most handsome man
Your face was all aglow.
The vows we took that special day
To love, till death do us part
Those precious words vowing eternal love
Live deep within my heart.
Forever, I will love you
And I know this isn't the end
Down the road we'll be together
For eternity we will spend.
Wait for me, my beloved husband
Till God will take me home
So we can be together again,
With our precious little ones.
Posted by Nora D
2021.08.13
Seven Years Ago You Left Us
It's hard to believe It's been seven years today that you unexpectly left us, leaving us broken hearted. Lots has happened.....Adam and I are gettting the house remodeled, and I had a stroke on my right side that cramped my style but am doing very well, and my right side's coming back---I'm eating and writing with the left hand better than you---ha ha. I have a great caregivegiver. When Adam's at work and when he's home, he takes great care of me. You'd be so proud of him! I turned 73 on Tuesday but actually feel like I'm 30, with a very positive attittude! Anyhow, I hope you'e watching over me from Heaven......I would never do anything to shame you, and know I will love you forever. You're the one and only love of my life! RIP!
Posted by Nora D
on 08/13/2021