A Texan with a Passion for Boating

This former Texan did not land in Corbett until 1998. Having been born and raised in Gunner, Texas, Ray Davenport joined the Coast Guard after high school. After traveling all over the Gulf Coast, he ended up  moving to Portland, Oregon to work for Schick Electric. Not wanting to be transferred to San Francisco with the company, Ray took another job that moved him to Boise, Idaho. Eventually, he landed back in the Portland area, settling in Gresham for 20 years before coming out to Corbett. Ray is married to wife Karen, and they have two grown sons, who both live locally. Ray also cheerfully states that they have two granddaughters. Having worked in the auto parts industry as a salesman for 35 years of his life, Ray is happy to now be retired. One of the benefits of retirement is spending time each Wednesday morning at the Corbett Market with his friends. Eating biscuits and gravy, the "Rusty Zipper Club" talk about everything and anything. Ray states that some of the kindest people ever live here in Corbett. He really appreciates the history of the area as well as the beauty. When he and Karen moved out to Corbett, he wanted a nice community as well as a view. He is pleased to have found both! Enjoying crossword puzzles and and reading, he enjoys spending time in his living room at home. He says the spot is peaceful and he loves all the many windows that their home has. Ray is an active member of the Citizen's Board Action Committee for the Sheriff's Budget Advisory and is also is a member of the Corbett Historical Society. With a past history of being in the Coast Guard, he has also been a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He has many fond memories of days spent  boating in the San Juan Islands with family and friends as well as being part of an assistance for the Coast Guard with the Auxiliary. I guess one could say boating is in his blood!