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July 17, 2013 17 www.DesertMessenger.com In Memoriam Robert Davenport QUARTZSITE, Ariz. – Robert A. Davenport, aka "Curly Bob," passed away in Quartzsite, Ariz., on April 13, 2013. Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sarah. They were married March 24, 1954, in Dodge City, Kan., and enjoyed 59 years of matrimony. Bob was born in Dodge City on Nov. 11, 1930. As an adult, Bob served in the U.S. Army for three years. He worked at White Pine mill as a custodian, at Kmart and he owned a barber shop in Stevensville. He was known as "Host of Trades" on the Quartzsite CB radio for several years. Along with his wife, Sarah, Bob is survived by his son, Randy; daughter, Patty; brother, Frank; nieces and nephews; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by sons, Robert "Bob" and James "J.C."; daughter, Eugenia; brothers, Bud and Tim; and sisters, Aileen, Mary Jean and Anna. A memorial service was held Friday, June 28 at Florence Park in Florence. The family invites everyone to a reception at the park following the service. Please bring your favorite stories to share in celebration of Bob's life. Town Hall meeting July 17th - 3pm Town of Quartzsite will hold Town Hall meetings the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be held Wed. July 17th at 3:00pm at the new Community Center, 295 Chandler, Quartzsite. A quorum of council members may be present, however no official business will be conducted by the mayor or council. For more information call Town Hall at 928-927-4333. Food Handler Class in Quartzsite La Paz County Health Dept. provides Food Handler Classes in Quartzsite. The classes are held on Wednesdays. In December and January, the Department adds Friday classes to the schedule. UPCOMING QUARTZSITE DATE: WED. JULY 24TH AT 10AM All Classes are held at the Senior Center Call 669-1100 or details The food handler card must be obtained annually. For more information contact the La Paz County Health Dept. at 1112 Joshua Ave. Parker, Arizona. Phone 928-669-1100. Diana King 11/5/57 to 6/19/13 Diana passed on June 19th, 2013 following a long term illness. Diana was a part of Quartzsite for over 20 years. She worked as a waitress in nearly all of the town restaurants (some long gone) from one end of Quartzsite to the other. She also worked at the Big Show permanent venue at Shawn's T-Shirts on Main St. Diana was born in French Camp, Calif. and raised in Modesto, Calif. She started waitressing at age 16, and drove truck briefly. This accommodated her passion for travel, adventure, hiking and camping across the U.S. Most of all, Diana was compassionate to all God's creatures. A truly free-spirited, independent, can-do kind of gal! She enjoyed writing poetry and songs and sharing them with a chosen few. She is greatly missed by Diana King family and friends. We will carry her spirit with us all our days until we meet again. A Celebration of Life will be held August 3rd, 2013 at 12 noon at Silly Al's Pizza. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Please come and share your memories. If you need a ride, call Lisa at 928-515-9125. Quartzsite Radio KBUX 94.3 FM http://kbuxradio.com • Quartzsite's Favorite "CLASSIC HITS" • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week! 928-927-5111 First locally-owned and operated music station in Quartzsite, Arizona. Proudly serving the communities of Quartzsite, Bouse, Brenda, Rainbow Acres, La Paz Valley and beyond, since 1988.

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