Roy A. Davenport

Roy Albert Davenport was born on November 3, 1918 at a private home in Denver, Colorado. He was the son of Albert and Carrie Davenport. Raised north of Denver, he was brought up to be honest and trustworthy. As a child, he learned to be responsible. These were traits he would carry with him throughout his life.

     As a young man, Roy was always aware of the peace in nature and had a tender heart for his family. He avoided conflicts and helped out his family. Roy was raised with three siblings, Nellie, Margie, and Donald. Roy deeply cared for his brother and sisters and shared many life experiences over the years.

     Growing up, Roy worked hard to help provide for his family. He enjoyed learning and was skilled at retaining factual information and telling interesting stories. He graduated in 1937 from Chester High School, Chester, Nebraska. His favorite class in high school was science. He also played basketball in high school, and in his spare time he loved fishing. Roy was always a trustworthy friend. Jim was one of his best buds.

     After a four-year engagement, on January 11, 1945, Roy married Joyce at Bethel Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon. He was totally committed to Joyce and maintained traditional ideals about marriage and family. He was a wonderful father to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He had “old fashioned” parental values, modeled excellent work habits, enjoying leisurely activities, and passionately supported future generations to better themselves through higher education.

     When Roy was given a deadline, he would meet it. At work, Roy was always on go. Without hesitation he would see any task through to its completion. His primary occupation was Chief Mechanic at the U. S. Post Office in Portland, Oregon. He had at true gift for being able to come up with practical resolutions to difficult problems. He retired in 1978 and enjoyed traveling around the United States with his wife and family.

     Roy was in the US Army Air Force. He attended Aircraft Mechanic School at Chanute Field, Illinois (1941-42), and was stationed in the South/Southwest Pacific from 1942 to 1944. (WWII) Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of Sergeant.

     Roy liked to experience things first hand, in addition to simply learning about them. He loved the outdoors and working with his hands. Roy often liked to physically do things rather than just think about them, such as gardening, rock hunting, and fishing. He was an active member of the Multnomah Anglers and Hunters for 45 years, a lifetime member of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans, as well as, a member of the 13th Air Force, the 5th Bomb Group, and the 394th Squadron.

     Roy passed away of natural causes on June 7, 2009 at The Friendship Health Center in Portland, Oregon. He rests in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. He remains forever in our hearts.