Ivan D. Davenport Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ivan Dean Davenport was born in Belleville, Kansas on May 25, 1959 to Gale & Shirley (Counzelman) Davenport, and he passed away on March 12, 2017 at his home in Fairmont, Nebraska after a lingering illness at the age of 57 years, 9 months, and 15 days. Ivan grew up in several different communities including Belleville, Kansas, Kearney, Nebraska and finally Elm Creek, Nebraska. He graduated from Elm Creek High School with the class of 1977. Shortly after high school, Ivan began to drive truck and continued to drive for over 30 years until his health limitations prevented him from working. He worked as an owner/operator and as a paid driver for several companies throughout his life. The most recent companies he worked for included Nebraska Salt & Grain of Gothenburg and Ourada Trucking of Elm Creek. Ivan was a professional driver who took pride in his ability to drive safely, his customer service, and the appearance of his equipment. There is a “family tradition” of hard work and a job well done with several generations of the Davenport Family having driven commercial trucks, and there will be several more generations that follow in those footsteps. In August of 1990, Ivan married Holly Jacobsen in Elm Creek, Nebraska. To this union two sons were born: Levi Gale Davenport and Jakob Scott Davenport. Ivan and Holly made their home in Fairmont, Nebraska. Ivan was preceded in death by his father Gale Davenport. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Holly Davenport of Fairmont, Nebraska; sons Levi & Elicia (Hebrink) Davenport of York, Nebraska and Jakob Davenport of Fairmont, Nebraska; mother Shirley Davenport of Elm Creek, Nebraska; brothers Gary & Kathy Davenport of Kearney, Nebraska and Scott & Nancy Davenport of Overton, Nebraska. Ivan embraced the most recent addition of grandson Dean Brian Davenport. Baby Dean brought a smile and a glow to Ivan. As his first grandchild and “little buddy,” the time Ivan spent with him was precious. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends all over the United States. In truck stops and rock piles, elevators and pig sheds, Ivan never met a stranger, and he always tried to leave laughter as a reminder of his presence. Ivan chose to have this Celebration of Life on a Saturday so that all his hard working friends could attend. A Memorial Service for Ivan was held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the East Hills Church of Christ in York. Pastor Greg Clark officiated the service. Honorary bearers for the service included Gary Davenport, Scott Davenport, Matt Davenport, Tyler Davenport, Russ Jacobsen, J.R. Pulver, Riley Pulver, and Taylor Pulver. Interment will be held at a later date. Farmer & Son Funeral Home of Geneva conducted the services. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family.

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Ivan D. Davenport

May 25, 1959 - March 12, 2017