MIDDLETON - Barbara A. Davenport, age 94, of Middleton, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on December 3, 1929, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Farr) Krogman.

Barbara graduated from St Patrick’s (Regis) High School in 1948. Barb owned Stone Fence Fine Gifts from 1972 until 2010. She quickly realized that retirement did not suit her. She then worked for her good friend, Jan, at Happy Past Times Gifts in Middleton, until Jan retired. Still restless, she got a job at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, where she worked until they closed. Barb loved meeting people and listening to their stories, she said “I love people, people are my life.”

Barb’s family was everything to her and being a grandma and great-grandma was a joy in her life. She was creative and artistic, she had flair. An active spirit, Barb loved being out of doors, walking in the woods or chatting with neighbors on her daily walks. She participated in a women’s fitness group for over 20 years where she made lasting friendships. When relaxing, Barb was a lifelong reader. Traveling with her daughters to Europe and Quebec was very memorable for Barb and shagging fly balls for Hank Aaron when he was in Eau Claire was a highlight.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Daniel (Barb) Elwood, Stephen (Bonnie) Elwood and Marty Davenport; daughters, Mary Davenport Morton (Bob) and Donna Davenport Koehler (Chad); son-in-law, Michael Skinner; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Rebecca, Kelly, Devon, Kaitlin, Will and Lilly; and six great-grandchildren, Miguel, Jalessa, Taj’avon, Avery Grace, Riley Ann and Callen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen; daughter, Ann Davenport Skinner; son, John Davenport; and four sisters and three brothers.

A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, with Father David Greenfield presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg, WI. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Barbara Ann Davenport

December 03, 1929 - October 12, 2024

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