Alice Davenport Gay
November 6, 1930 - June 4, 2023

Alice Davenport Gay, 92, of Eureka passed away on June 4, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1930, to Henry and Estella Davenport.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Earl “Bud” Gay. Together, Alice and Earl raised four children: Mike and (wife Beannie) of Sparks, Nevada; Duane (deceased); Keri Swanson (husband, Edwin) of Eureka; and Leslie Cole and (husband Ed) of Anderson, California.

Alice leaves behind a loving legacy of seven grandchildren: Rachel Cole, Sarah C. Abraham and her husband Mark, Hannah Cole Hill and her husband Josh, Jon Swanson, Austin Swanson, Amanda Swanson, Duane Swanson and his wife Aleen, and Melissa Gay Fry and her husband Jeremy. She was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren: Deanna, Elizabeth, Cassidy and Ayden Swanson; Maverick, Jasper, and Juniper Hill; Cole and Ollie Abraham; Cooper Chard; and Jack and Beau Swanson.

Alice enjoyed cooking alongside Bud and hosting Swedish pancake breakfasts at the Runeburg Lodge. She had a passion for bowling and cherished the adventures she had while traveling with the Match Club traveling team. Camping trips along the Van Duzen River and berry-picking excursions brought her much joy, especially as she crafted her wonderful berry pies.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the caregivers, including the PACE program bus drivers, hospice caregivers, and Agape’s caregivers Ashley, Brenda, Jan, and Karen, for their kindness and support.

Alice will be laid to rest at Ocean View Memorial Park, next to her husband Bud and her son Duane, following her cremation at Humboldt Crematorium. At this time, no services are planned.

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