The New Mexican Newspaper, Santa Fe, NM, Sunday, Sep 25, 2005 JUNE DAVENPORT Died peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2005 following a stroke. Her husband, Ray, was at her side. She was born Nermin Salgir in Istanbul, Turkey, to Ahtem Salgir and Despina Serbetcioglu, both of whom preceded her in death. She had no siblings. As a teenage and young adult, June had a successful career as a professional dancer, starring in popular shows in Istanbul and throughout Turkey. In 1958 she married Ray Davenport after they met in Paris, France. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1963, they moved to Los Alamos and had their home there for the next 42 years. In the late 1960's and early 1970's, June danced in a local group called the Katz Pajamas, entertaining people in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Chimayo. She also danced in Light Operas and participated in the Little Theater. June and her husband spent many happy years camping, fishing, water and snow skiing, ice skating, playing tennis, and enjoying condos at various beach locations. She was a wonderful homemaker and a devoted wife. She loved animals of all kinds and delighted in watching them in the back yard and at the beach. June is survived by her husband, brother-in-law, John R. Frank Sr., and wife Ellie of Temple, TX; and sister-in-law, Grace Frank of Plano, TX. Other survivors include: six nephews, one niece, grand-nephews and grandnieces, and cousins in Ontario, Athens, and Madrid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law: Thurman G. Frank and wife Jeanne and Harry L. Frank; sister-in-law, Mary Martin and husband Bob; and her oldest cousin, Eleni Onen. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, at the United Church of Los Alamos with Reverend Don Childers presiding. Interment will follow at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of the United States. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 505-984-8600. - - - - Courtesy posting only.