Edward “Bud” Neal Davenport, age 86, of Salem, Oregon passed away early Saturday morning, September 7, 2019, at Salem hospital. Bud was born on December 18, 1932 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Jesse and Vera (Tunison) Davenport. Bud attended Turner High School, earning his GED. He served four years as a Boiler Technician Third Class in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He later attended Chemeketa Community College and worked as a structural inspector for Linn County. Bud loved the outdoors, including the adventures of hunting, fishing, boating, and camping with his wife Dot in their travel trailer. He was a skilled craftsman, often creating unique gifts for family and friends. Bud never met a stranger, bringing smiles to all he came across with his jovial banter. His talent with words enabled him to be a masterful storyteller. A family man, Bud was often found chuckling with a child or two on his knee.
He is survived by daughter Rita (Mark) Grenier, son Terry Davenport, son-in-law Michael Alex, son Laurence Daugherty; his brother James Davenport; his eight grandchildren; and his nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Smith) Davenport; his daughter Cheryl Alex; and his grandsons Michael “Raz” Alex Jr., and Derrick Alex.
Memorial plans will be shared through www.hed-fh.com at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may also be shared at www.hed-fh.com for the Davenport family.
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