Steven Davenport

Steven Vernon Davenport “Wa ka ki de ga”, 71, of Waterloo, passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo. A Traditional Wake will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Garden of Memories in Waterloo.

Steven was born on August 23, 1952, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Clyde and Marie (Lasley) Davenport.

He graduated from East High School in Waterloo and attended Scott Community College and the University of Northern Iowa.

Steven served his country in the U.S. Army.

Steven had many occupations over the years, of which his favorite was a cable installment mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, riding motor cycles, taking walks and fishing.

Survivors include his sister, Maxine Davenport of Cedar Falls; brother, David Davenport of Tama; son, Apollo Davenport of Tama; nieces, Danielle (Prentiss) Davenport, Elisa Ordaz-Davenport and Delijah Johnson all of Tama; nephew, Wesley Davenport of Tucson, AZ; aunts, Wanda Lasley, Rae Jean Lasley both of Tama, and Geraldine Sellers of Sandy, UT; and a large extended family.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, William Thomas Davenport; sisters, Jean Carolyn Davenport and Marie Louise “Nana” Roybal; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is assisting the family with the arrangements.