Kenneth Monroe Davenport – “Kenny” – was born in Silverton, Oregon to John Henry “Hank” Jr. and Eloise (Ebbert) Davenport. He grew up on the family farm where hunting, fishing and hard work were just part of the normal daily activities.
He raised livestock and showed Border Cheviot sheep in 4-H and FFA. He attended Victor Point School and graduated from Silverton High School in 1965. He went on to college at OIT in Klamath Falls where he graduated as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic. After college he farmed, logged, and worked on heavy equipment in his shop.
Kenny loved to ‘BS’ with old and new friends, enjoyed attending gun shows, rarely turned down a fishing trip and was always game for a quick trip to the casino. At the time of his death he was still raising Wagyu cattle at Kow Kamp Ranch which has been used for farming by the Davenport family since 1851. He was very proud of this family legacy and hoped that it would continue for many more generations.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharon; daughters, Tanya and Bobbi (Pete); grandsons, Tanner and Alex (Anne); great-grandson, Parker; brother, Earl Davenport; many nieces and nephews; several acquired family members; dogs, Barney and Jack; and his granddog, Brook.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ann Vasconi; and his brother, John Henry Davenport III.
Kenny’s favorite sarcastic statement was, “It will feel better when it quits hurting.” His family is so grateful that his illness was short and that he was blessed to leave this world before he really started hurting.
Kenny requested no services but said it would be OK to drink a red beer in his honor at Tiny’s Tavern.
“DIED” is the single word Kenny thought would be sufficient for his obituary, however, the single word does not describe the impact he had on his family or the love they feel for him.
