On March 22, 2018, David Lee Davenport, aged 70, and his wife, Judy Davenport, passed away in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. David was born on January 7, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Betty Reardon Davenport and Leo Davenport. He spent his adult years in New Mexico, where he pursued various interests and careers.
Judy Lynn Davenport was born on March 17, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois.
She earned degrees in Art and Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and had a distinguished career at Sandia National Laboratories from 1979 until her retirement in 2011. Judy was also a prolific artist, known for her work in various mediums, including stained glass, quilting, and canvas paintings, often focusing on wildlife and nature.
The couple shared a deep love for wildlife, actively participating in conservation efforts. They contributed to building bear cages for the Española Wildlife Center and rescued two orphaned lion cubs, which eventually found a home at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo.
A memorial gathering to honor David and Judy's lives was held on April 5, 2018, at FRENCH - Lomas in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorial contributions be made to the Nature Conservancy.
Public records do not provide specific details regarding the circumstances of their deaths, nor do they mention any arrests or suspects related to the incident. The available information focuses primarily on their personal histories, contributions, and the memorial services held in their honor.
