Donna Baldwin Davenport

Donna Baldwin Davenport, longtime resident of Iowa City went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.  She was 84.  

She was born Dec. 5, 1933 in Strawberry Point Iowa to parents Harry and Lillie (Gruver) Baldwin.

Her father was a bakery owner, well known for his beautiful cakes and special baked goods. Her mother Lillie worked alongside Harry and after his passing went into nursing. 

Donna worked as a crossing guard where her children went to school and was a sweet addition to all the children she helped get safely to school. 

She went on to work at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for well over 40 years until retiring as a Tech II in the operating room. 

But, the single most important "job" in her life was raising her four girls and being a friend to absolutely everyone she came in contact with. She simply loved people. She was always the first to make a phone call, send a card, listen when you needed an ear, and she felt so blessed by the friendship of others.  

She is survived by her daughters Rayma Meyers (Cameron) Donna Murphy (Jeff) Harriette Bell (Jon) Heather Wicks (Brian) and five grandchildren, Jamey (Michelle)  Andrea (Brian) Cody,   Hawkeye,  Austin (Molly) and three great grandchildren, Samantha, Jordyn, and Brynlie.  

Donna was an incredible artist, who loved music, reading, and was hooked on movies, especially those that showed true romance, compassion, and emotions. 

Funeral services will be held at 10am Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, before she is laid to rest alongside her parents at the beautiful Elgin Iowa cemetery at 3pm. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her memory to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital c/o University of Iowa Foundation.  

To share a thought, memory or condolence please go to the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com.

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