Deon Clair Davenport, 65, of Parker, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

He was born on May 7, 1949, in Shelley, Idaho, to Clair Davenport and Mathel Roos Davenport. He was educated in the Salt Lake Valley, attending Union and Midvalley Elementary Schools, Midvale Jr. High School, and Hillcrest High School. He pursued his interests in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Architecture at Ricks College and the University of Utah.

During his college years he spent two years to complete an LDS Mission to the Eastern States. After returning home he continued his courtship with his sweetheart and wife to be, Diane Cardwell. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple on September 7, 1972 and have raised six wonderful children, Karla Dawn, Rick, Amy, Angie, Jennie, and Tara.

After his college days, Deon spent many satisfying years in his chosen careers of graphic design in the Idaho Falls and Rexburg areas and counseling therapy at the Juvenile Correction Center in St. Anthony.

He began working in the scouting program some 30 years ago. In 1989, Rick got to go to National Scout Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, West Virginia, with Deon as a national jamboree leader.

In the late '70s he joined the Fort Henry Buckskinners and began lifelong friendships with folks across the United States. Fourth graders from schools all over the valley recognize "Curly" from the Student Rendezvous held in May at Krupp Scout Hollow.

In 2000 he sent out the first-ever invitation to join The Twin Butte Bunch for some cowboy shooting action. Little did those invited know that the entire Twin Butte Bunch consisted of one cowboy, "Curly".

His love of the mountain man and cowboy history motivated Deon to encourage the Rotary Club in St. Anthony to erect a monument in honor of Fort Henry. Henry Two Feathers welcomes visitors and residents of St. Anthony to stop in and stay awhile.

He saw potential in everything around him, including the youth he worked with. He was constantly coming up with projects and programs to challenge their skills and abilities. While there, he specialized in delivering the Boy Scout Venturing Program, which he enjoyed so much.

Deon was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was noted for his years of service in the Scouting program and his creative talents in helping to build beautiful floats for the 24th of July parade.

He is preceded in death by his mother Mathel Roos Davenport and granddaughter Rose Faith Strate. He is survived by his wife Diane, his children Karla Parkinson, Rick Davenport, Amy (John) Marlowe, Angie (Shaun) Jeppesen, Jennie (Clint) Strate, and Tara (Josh) Lehmann, and 26 grandchildren. Also surviving Deon are his father Clair Davenport, brothers and sisters Ravenna (Henry) Hanft, Mark (Sheri) Davenport, Karen (Randy) Young, Edward (Vicky) Davenport, Eric (Liz) Davenport, Doreen (Brent) Christensen, and Paul (Kodi) Davenport.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Parker LDS Church (132 Center Street, Parker). Friends may call at Bert Flamm Mortuary (581 E. 1st N., St. Anthony) Friday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Parker Cemetery.