Davenport Mountain View Cemetery  

 

                   submitted by Marge Womach 

 

 

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Lobe, Edwin:  (1917-1988); “Edwin Lobe of Davenport, an Odessa native born Oct 18, 1917 to Nathaniel and Barbara Lobe, passed away July 7 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane following heart surgery. Educated in the Odessa schools, he was confirmed at the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Odessa in 1933; he had been baptized in December, 1917 at the Emmaus Church. He was a member of the United Congregational Church, Odessa. Mr Lobe was married in October, 1939 to Ruth Hopp of Lamona, and the couple farmed in the areas of Lauer, Mohler and Colville until 1945, when they moved to Mondovi. A member of the Odessa Grange from the mid-1930s, he demitted to the Mondovi Grange at the time of their move. The family moved to Davenport in 1947, where Mr Lobe was employed by the State Highway Dept and the Hernas Chevrolet garage. In 1952, they returned to farming, raising cattle and hogs until their retirement in 1979. A member of the Presbyterian Church in Davenport from 1980 to 1986, they rejoined the United Congregational Church at that time; Mr Lobe had held responsible positions in both churches.  Preceded in death by his parents, by three brothers and by a sister, Mr Lobe is survived by his wife, at the family home; by his son Gary and his daughter Marlene; by two grandsons and three granddaughters; and by three brothers and three sisters. Cremation preceded funeral services held July 11 at United Congregational Church, Rev Glenn Gettinger and Rev Cynthia Scalin officiating. Honorary bearers included Erich Stehr, Harold Thompson, Norman Fiess, Alex Stehr, Bill Armstrong, Larry Kruger and Larry Lindbloom. The services were directed by Strate Funeral Home of Davenport.” (Odessa Record: 7-14-1988; edit: ashes were buried in Davenport’s Mountain View Cemetery; obituary also appears in the July 14, 1988 issue of Davenport Times)

 

Lobe, Ruth Hopp:  (1917-1993);  “Lydia Ruth Lobe, 75, a native of Odessa and a long-time resident of the area, died on Monday, Aug 9, 1993, following a lengthy illness. A memorial service was held last Friday at the Heritage United Church of Christ in Odessa. The Rev Jim Dowdy officiated. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She was the daughter of Conrad and Anna Margaret Bastrom Hopp, Odessa area pioneers who farmed near Lamona.  She was a graduate of Odessa High School. She and her husband, Edwin Lobe, also farmed near Lamona before they retired and moved to Davenport.  Mr Lobe died in 1988. Mrs Lobe was an accomplished wheat weaver. She displayed her art at many fairs and exhibits, including Odessa’s Deutschesfest, Spring Fling and the Christmas Fest.  She was a member of the Heritage UCC and was active in community projects and organizations both in Odessa and Davenport. She was a member of Mondovi Grange. She was an avid bowler and a member of several bowling leagues for 33 years. Survivors include a son, Gary Lobe, of Spokane; a daughter, Marlene Stehr, of Spokane; two brothers, Henry Hopp of Odessa; and Dan Hopp of Colville; two sisters, Kay Leider of Fresno, CA; and Helen Wolf, of Deer Park; 5 grandchildren, and one great grandson.” (Odessa Record-undated scrapbook item; edit: the ashes of Ruth and Edwin were buried in Davenport’s Mountain View Cemetery.) 

 

Lockwood, Tom:  (d. Dec 1942) “Thomas H Lockwood. Dated: Dec 11, 1942.” (Bumgarner Funeral Index);

 

Logsdon surname:  The 1910 Davenport Tribune held advertisements for the Logsdon Cash Store, a general merchandise store operated by George T Logsdon. George was advertising in Dec 1898 as having come to this part of the country in 1890. Jesse F Logsdon in 1910 was advertised as a carpenter in Davenport. In Aug 1923, Jesse Logsdon, a Civil War veteran was arrested on charges of counterfeiting US money following a raid at the Logsdon home in Davenport. Logsdon admitted passing the money that James Smith had admitted making. See also Davenport Times-Tribune: Jan 26, 1939 for obit of Annie McCoy Logsdon, age 69, wife of G T Logsdon, who died in Santa Barbara, CA.

 

Logsdon, Abraham L: (1865-1937); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Logsdon, Ralph M (Rev):  (1895-1977); “The Rev Ralph M Logsdon, formerly of Davenport and Spokane, died in Sunnyside Hospital in Portland, OR Feb 15, 1977.  Funeral services were held at the Community Bible Chapel in Spokane on Monday with interment following at Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport.  The Rev Mr Logsdon was born on the family ranch 12 miles north of Davenport on Dec 10, 1896. He was married to Lola Bernadine Sanders at the Sanders family ranch in Davenport on May 9, 1920. Mrs Logsdon survives at the home in Portland.  Mr Logsdon was claimed for the ministry while a member of the Community Bible Chapel in Spokane in 1928. In 1929 he  became the full time student pastor at the Chestnut Street United Brethren in Christ Church in Spokane. The following year he was assigned to a circuit of four churches at Elberton and Colfax, and at Elmore and Texas Ridge, Idaho.  After seven years of service there, he was transferred to Maupin, OR and then in 1939 was sent back to the Chestnut Street church. In 1943 he became pastor of the First Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Spokane. In 1945 he left Spokane and served churches in Walla Walla, The Dalles, Seattle and Portland, retiring in 1963 from the Tremont Evangelical United Brethren Church in Portland. After retirement the Logsdons spent several years in California, returning to Portland in 1972. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs Marvin (Gladys) David of Portland; two sons, Robert M of Spokane and Donald R of Portland; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs William (Anna) Cassis and Mrs Charles (Millie) Thomas of Spokane; two brothers, Archie Logsdon of Davenport and Laurence Logsdon of Spokane and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Davenport Times: 2-24-1977); 

 

Logsdon, Robert T:  (1905-1913); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Logsdon, Sarah E:  (1871-1940); “Sarah Logsdon. Dated: May 14, 1940.” (Bumgarner Funeral Index); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Long, Ada Knighten:  (1871-1906); “It is only a few weeks since Mrs Long was on our streets the picture of health. However, much happened since. The mother saw the remains of her darling boy laid in his last resting place; another babe has been born and the mother has departed to the great hereafter. Ada Knighten was married to Alfred W Long Feb 28, 1897, and they had been up to the time when death claimed the wife and mother, residents of their beautiful home near Mondovi. After the birth of the child, Mrs Long did not recuperate her usual strength and she was taken to Spokane to a hospital for treatment. She died last Thursday and was buried here Saturday. A large number of friends and neighbors showed their last respect to her memory by their presence at the last sad rites....Davenport Tribune.” (Citizen: 12-07-1906) “Mrs Alfred Long died in St Luke’s hospital, Spokane, Thursday, Nov 23rd, after an illness lasting about two weeks. It was a case of blood poisoning, or septaemia, as the physicians term it. She leaves a husband, two daughters, and a son, besides an infant child two weeks old. After blood poisoning developed, following the birth of the child, she was taken to Spokane where everything possible was done to relieve her suffering and restore her to health, but the best medical skill was unavailing. When it became certain that recovery was impossible she requested that the infant child be given over into the keeping of her sister, Mrs Gilmore. Deceased was 35 years of age, an estimable lady who enjoyed the esteem and friendship of a wide circle of acquaintances. The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of all in their hour of great sorrow. The funeral services were held in the home last Saturday, the remains being laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.” (LCT: 12-07-1906)

 

Long, Alfred W:  “Alfred W Long. Dated: Feb 17, 1926. Buried Davenport.” (Acacia Lodge Death Index); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Long, Bernadine: (d. 7-03-1914)  “Mrs Charles Long, nee Bernadine Long of Bluestem, died July 3rd at 4:30 a.m. after a protracted illness in a Spokane hospital. She was buried at Davenport, Sunday, July 5th.” (Citizen: 7-10-1914)

 

Long, Chester E:  (1903-1986); d. 5-23-1986;  “Chester Long, a Davenport man, was married to Miss Ivy Morris at Sedro Wooley last week. They will return to Davenport to make their home.” (Odessa Record: 1-22-1926);

 

Long, Clara Josephine:  (1875-1969); d. 3-22-1969; (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Long, Elizabeth:  (1833-1904); d. 7-31-1904; w/o Isaac; “Mrs I H Long of Moscow, who has been in feeble health for a long time, passed away last Sunday, and was buried in the cemetery near town Monday, the funeral services being held in the Baptist church, the sermon being preached by Marion Long of Creston, who is a brother of Issac. The deceased was 71 years of age, and leaves an aged husband and four grown sons and daughters. Mr and Mrs Long were among the first settlers of the Big Bend, coming to the county over 20 years ago. The aged husband is a veteran of the Civil War, a member of the GAR Post of Davenport, and a familiar figure among the county pioneers.—Lincoln County Times” (Citizen: 8-12-1904)TS shows birth: August 2, 1833, married Dec 27, 1855, and died July 31, 1904. 

 

Long, Ivy C:  (1904-1984); d. 3-18-1984; w/o Chester;  “Funeral services were held at the Strate Funeral Home Tuesday for Ivy Long, of Davenport, who passed away Sunday, March 18, 1984. She was 79.  Mrs Long was born Aug 16, 1904, in Laverne, OK, to William Moritz and the former Emelia Ei.  In 1918, the family moved to Sedro Wooley, WA.  ON Dec 31, 1925, she married Chester Long, and the two of them moved to Davenport in 1926. She had been a resident ever since. She is survived by her husband, Chester; her daughter Mary Lou Hopp of Colville; her brother Ira Moritz, of Port Orchard; sister Lorena Whitehead, of East Wenatchee; as well as two grandsons, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She had been a member of Davenport Presbyterian Church since 1938, and was a past member of the Larene Ladies Club, and Community Grange. Funeral services were led by Rev Jeff Callender of the Davenport Presbyterian Church, with Sarah Jane Johnson organist, and Dawna Reed, soloist. Pall bearers included Tony Appel, Paul Halvorsen, Marvin Hansen, Bob Tarbert, Dick Teel and Jim Teel.”  (Davenport Times:  3-22-1984); 

 

Long, Ray H:  (1900-1973); d. 5-04-1973;  :Ray H Long, 73, was buried Monday after funeral services in Davenport. Long, a Bluestem farmer, was born in Bluestem in 1900. The son of Ulysses Long and Clara Stewart, he died May 4.  One aunt, Rachel McCurtain, Spokane, survives Long, as do several cousins.” (Davenport Times: 5-10-1973);

 

Long, Sheridan:  “Sheridan Long, age 78, a resident of the Bluestem community, died Friday after about a year’s ill health. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church here Sunday with the Rev Ernest Mitchell, Creston, officiating... Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery at Davenport. A Tennessee native, Mr. Long came to the Willamette Valley, OR, when he was four years old, with his parents, and came to Lincoln County in 1883. He resided on a farm in the Bluestem community since. He was prominent in Democratic party circles, was a Bluestem school director 20 years and was noted as an old-time fiddler. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Clara Long, and a son, Ray Long, at the home. Sheridan Long was the last survivor of his branch of the Long family.” (Citizen: 5-05-1944)

 

Long, Thomas Martin: (1905-1906); d. 10-28-1906;  “On Sunday last the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Long near Mondovi, died from ptomaine poisoning. The supposed cause was from meat, but is not definitely known. He was two years old and a very strong, healthy child. The family has our sincere sympathy in their loss. The remains were buried at Mountain View Cemetery on Monday, Rev Long of Creston officiating.” (Citizen: 11-02-1906)

 

Long, Ulysses Sheridan:  (1866-1944); d. 4-28-1944;  “Sheridan Long, age 78, a resident of the Bluestem community, died Friday after about a year’s ill health. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church here Sunday with the Rev Ernest Mitchell, Creston, officiating... Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery at Davenport. A Tennessee native, Mr Long came to the Willamette Valley, OR, when he was four years old, with his parents, and came to Lincoln County in 1883. He resided on a farm in the Bluestem community since. He was prominent in Democratic party circles, was a Bluestem school director 20 years and was noted as an old-time fiddler. Survivors are his widow, Mrs Clara Long, and a son, Ray Long, at the home. Sheridan Long was the last survivor of his branch of the Long family.” (Citizen: 5-05-1944) “Sheridan Long. Dated: April 28, 1944.” (Bumgarner Funeral Index);

 

Lord, Samuel Frederick:  (1887-1957); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Lotte, Margaret: (not buried Mt View) “Margaret Lotte. Died: 30 June 1927, Davenport. Birth: 5 March 1867, Elsdoup, Germany. Spouse: Married. Father: Hans Jeller. Mother: Stang. Burial: Mt View Cemetery (sic), Davenport, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card); (Edit: Tombstone and spouse are in Egypt Reinbold Cemetery, north of Davenport.)

 

Love, William:  “Services over the remains of William Love, who died last Wednesday, were held in the Methodist Church Friday. The deceased was English by birth, but came to this place from Winnebago. A member of the Independent Order of Forresters, the member of Davenport lodge took charge of the funeral, about 50 following their brother to Mountain View Cemetery, where the remains were interred. His brother James, of Nelson, BC, was notified of his death and came down to attend the funeral.”  (Dav. Tribune: 1-31-1901);  “Edit:  “Davenport Steam Laundry. W Love, manager.  Mr Love, who comes from Spokane, bought this modern plant from E Speas, the former owner. There is ample room here to perform proper work, neither are the appliances lacking, for the plant of the Davenport Steam Laundry is metropolitan in every way.  Mr Love was connected with the Crystal Laundry at Spokane … Mr Love is a native of England, but has been in the west for ten years.” (LCT: Dec 1899);

 

Lowary, Chester:  (d. 4-29-1899, aged 2 yrs 2 mos 26 days);  “The family of Frank Lowary, living some 9 miles east of Davenport, have been sorely afflicted recently. Some two or three weeks ago two young children of the family, a boy, Chester, 3 years, and a girl, Mary, aged 2 years, were taken down with that most dangerous of all diseases, cerebral meningitis. It is an ailment that baffles the skill of all physicians, and is exceptionally painful to the afflicted. Both children were beyond hope for many days. Last week the little boy died and was buried Sunday in the Davenport cemetery. At the time of the funeral the little girl was not expected to live from hour to hour, yet she lingered until Tuesday when death came to her relief. It was a sad case and the parents have the sympathy of the whole community.” (LCT: 5-05-1899) “Among the many visitors at this office during the week was James Lowary, father of Frank Lowary, who lives a few miles southeast of town. The senior Lowary was called from his home in Idaho by the recent illness and death of his son’s children. The old gentleman can claim being one of the pioneer settlers of this county. He crossed the plains from Kansas in 1879 with a large company of emigrants, some of who are now living in this vicinity. He located first in Oregon. Mr Lowary moved into what is now Lincoln County in 1883, and resided here for a number of years. His children grew up to manhood and womanhood on the homestead near here. He is now living with one of his sons in Idaho. Time has bleached his hair and corrugated his countenance, but Mr Lowary is still a man of considerable vigor.” (LCT: 5-26-1899)

 

Lowary, Dora A:  (1870-1939); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Lowary, Frank: (1868-1940); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Lowary, James: 1833-1901);  “James Lowary. Death: 7-10-1901; age 68 yrs, widowed; acute nephritis. Birth: PA. Residence: Davenport, WA. Farmer. Father: John Lowary.” (Spokane County Health Records); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Lowary, Mae (Mary):  (d. 5-02-1899, aged: 3 yrs 8 mos 5 days);  “The family of Frank Lowary, living some 9 miles east of Davenport, have been sorely afflicted recently. Some two or three weeks ago two young children of the family, a boy, Chester, 3 years, and a girl, Mary, aged 2 years, were taken down with that most dangerous of all diseases, cerebral meningitis. It is an ailment that baffles the skill of all physicians, and is exceptionally painful to the afflicted. Both children were beyond hope for many days. Last week the little boy died and was buried Sunday in the Davenport cemetery. At the time of the funeral the little girl was not expected to live from hour to hour, yet she lingered until Tuesday when death came to her relief. It was a sad case and the parents have the sympathy of the whole community.” (LCT: 5-05-1899) “Among the many visitors at this office during the week was James Lowary, father of Frank Lowary, who lives a few miles southeast of town. The senior Lowary was called from his home in Idaho by the recent illness and death of his son’s children. The old gentleman can claim being one of the pioneer settlers of this county. He crossed the plains from Kansas in 1879 with a large company of emigrants, some of who are now living in this vicinity. He located first in Oregon. Mr Lowary moved into what is now Lincoln County in 1883, and resided here for a number of years. His children grew up to manhood and womanhood on the homestead near here. He is now living with one of his sons in Idaho. Time has bleached his hair and corrugated his countenance, but Mr Lowary is still a man of considerable vigor.” (LCT: 5-26-1899)

 

Lowary, Mary Ann: (1839-1886); (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

Lowary, Myrtle:  (1902-1992);  “Funeral service was held on April 29 for Davenport native Myrtle Lowary at the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, WA, followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs Lowary died Sunday, April 26, 1992, at the age of 89. She was born and raised in Davenport, graduating from high school here in 1921.  She graduated from Cheney Normal School (now EWU) in 1923 with a teaching degree. She taught in the Kalispell, Montana and Davenport areas.  Mrs Lowary married James Lewis Lowary in 1934 and they made their home just south of Davenport. IN 1949 they moved to the Colfax, Wash., area. She continued to teach in area schools. She retired in 1963 and moved to Davenport, where she then worked at Carman’s Bakery for a number of years. Mr Lowary died in 1980.  Mrs Lowary was a member of the Davenport First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Effie Kullenberg of Valley, NE, Judy Allan of St Cloud, MN, and Lois Kristjansson of Kirkland, WA; a brother, Don Spining of Davenport; and seven grandchildren.” (Davenport Times: 5-14-1992); 

 

Lowary, Vernon:  (1906-1951); “Vernon Lowary.  S 1 USNR WW II;  b. 6-01-1906; d. 11-24-1951.”  (Tombstone viewed by Lartigues in 1973-74)

 

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Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA submitted

to the WAGenWeb by Marge Womach, January 2009

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