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Helen Irene Davenport, 91

Helen Irene (Fickle) Davenport, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where she had been residing since 2003. She was born on June 26, 1927, to Lela and John Fickle in Kutch, Colo., being fourth in line to 12 children.

Helen grew up in the southern Idaho area, in Caldwell, where she met Harold Walton Davenport, whom she married on August 19, 1949. Harold preceded Helen in death on March 10, 2004. They had been married 55 years. They adopted Craig Walton Davenport, whose birthmother, Joanne Iredale, was originally from Canada, on March 11, 1960. Harold, Helen and Craig lived in Caldwell before moving to Libby, Mont., in September 1962 where Harold worked for the J. Neils Lumber Mill, later known as the St. Regis Lumber Mill, for a total of 20 years.

Helen was a long-time den mother in the Cub Scouts in the 1960s. She worked at St John’s Hospital from June 25, 1980, until retiring in 1991, a total of 11 years. Helen also worked on an election board for Lincoln County and served as a juror in court. She had a passion for baking cookies and was recognized in Kootenai Health Magazine for the eight years she baked cookies for Walden House.

Helen enjoyed spending time with her two good friends from St. John’s Hospital in Libby: Marie Ackley and Lois Jungst. She had primarily been a housewife to Harold and a mother to Craig; most of her time in Caldwell and Libby.

Helen is survived by her son, Craig of Spokane, Wash.; three sisters, Ruth (John) Masten of Hayden, Idaho, Bonnie Prunty of Sacramento, Calif., and Claudia Reno of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; one brother, Duke (Lyn) Fickle of Spokane and several nieces and nephews.

Helen was laid to rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens.

Yates Funeral Home is entrusted with final arrangements. Please visit Helen’s online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com and sign her guest book.