Ann Janet “Annie” Davenport Moeder, 73, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, due to complications with pneumonia. She was born December 30, 1947, in Eugene, OR, to Joseph A. and Viola M. (Van Hoozen) Davenport.
As a child, Annie pretty much grew up on a horse. A passion of hers, she won many 1st place prizes to qualify for state competition in pleasure riding on her favorite horse, Scatty Kitty. Annie took part in many rodeos all throughout her college years at Fort Hays State University. It was there that she also fell in love with and married Leon Joseph Moeder on August 16, 1969. Soon after their marriage, they started their family.
Annie was always an energetic storyteller. Nothing delighted her more than selling you something that just moments before you had no idea you needed so badly. When you walked away happy, Annie was positively tickled. Born with the Davenport gift of gab, she used this gift as a clerk at the family’s Davenport Auction and Realty business. Later, she used her gift of gab as a sales associate, selling large appliances and furniture at Woody’s and Crupper's Corner. Annie also enjoyed swapping stories (some of which were a little naughty) as she raised milk then meat goats. In addition, she started a restaurant in Sylvia called “Wheatberry Kitchen”, and embroidered numerous towels and goods for sale at various central Kansas Farmers' markets.
Annie was well-known as an amazing cook. Family members recall her making 17 gallons of macaroni and cheese at a time (or so it seemed)! Annie also won the Governor’s Breadbasket at the Kansas State Fair more than once for her delicious yeast rolls. She also served several years on the Nickerson/South Hutchinson USD 309 School Board.
Annie was a loving and doting mom to not only her wonderful sons but also their many friends and acquaintances. Wherever Annie was, tears of laughter were soon to follow.
Annie is survived by: sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder; sister, Alice Lewman; two nieces, Abby Trimble and Ginger Lewman; Daron and Toby’s father, Leon J. Moeder; and companion, James O. Yoder.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Joseph A. and Viola M.; brother-in-law, Wayne Lewman; and companions, Clarence Forrester and Gary Kelly.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Judy Miller officiating. Private family inurnment will follow in Lonestar Cemetery, Pretty Prairie. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.
To view Annie’s memorial service online, the link will be available at the end of her obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website the day of the service beginning at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Ann Moeder Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.