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John McDEVITT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 31, 2010.

John Edward McDEVITT Born of Irish parents, John and Hannah, from County Donegal7/13/31 in Seattle; died 10/26/2010 at home in Wandering Creek, Bothell, WA of gastric cancer. Long time Seattle/Wallingford resident. Survived by Joanne, his loving wife of 53 years; children, Brian (Mary Kay), Charlie (Lisa Lewis), Brigid (Jeff Basham); 7 grandchildren; siblings, Betty Gardner, Patrick, Ellen Pringle (John), Margie McDevitt, and a large extended family. Preceded in death by his sons, John Jr. in 2007, Infant Matthew in 1961, and his sister, Mary Riley in 1981. John was an O'Dea High School graduate, Class of '49, servedin the Army (Sgt T) in Korea ('52-'53), worked in sales at Burke's Lockers, Quench-Nesbitt, American Tobacco, Nalley's Fine Foods; and Home Realty (Greenlake). He shared his Irish wit with everyone and always got away with it, especially at Al's. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 6th, at 12:00 Noon at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 10100 N. E. 192nd St., Bothell by Father Steve Sallis. Remembrances may be made to Cabrini Pastoral Ministries, 804 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104; or a charity of your choice. Please sign the online guest book at www.legacy.com. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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November 12, 2010

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Andy Thomas

November 12, 2010

The few conversations John actually had with me were great ones. And, I'll never forget the time we teenagers were playing cards, and John joined in and cleaned us all out; and the Lionel train collection in the basement, and the beautiful house they had in Wallingford; the list of memories actually goes on and on. Condolences to Joanne, Brian, Charlie, and Brigid. The McDevitts helped make the neighborhood what it was. They were/are all great people.

Jordan Blaschka

November 9, 2010

Dear Joanne and family; John was a man of his word and a real gentleman.My brothers and I knew him during the " Capital Hill days" We all spent time at O`Dea and I graduated in 1952. We also all worked at the Big Bear store until we were drafted or joined the Service. God Bless him and his family

Ray & Annette Neuhaus

November 5, 2010

What a smile and the sharpest of whit.
A kind and wonderful gentleman John was. Ray and I feel so blessed to have known him,and will miss him so much.
Joanne, you and John are both in our prayers.

Ray and Annette Neuhaus,

November 5, 2010

Dad, I was sitting outside one night. I closed my eyes in front of the freeway and saw a dot of light in front of me. I thought, I have brain damage, so it's usual sometimes. The light was surrounded in black and continued growing, but the brightness only increased to a level which I could keep following it. It continued to Increase in size and seemed to be moving towards me. I noticed it was three separate objects. Two wider and the third horizontal between the other two. The size increased until sixty percent of my image was filled with light. The first light went above my head. The second light was person lying out, but surrounded in light with no visible features and was passing over my head. The third light was passing over my head. Suddenly, I noticed at least a hundred feathers outlined in a light gray/blue shade. It was the wings and the inside of the body. The form in front was horizontal, but the feathers then made the appearance of a more effort was being required. The lights then disappeared over my head. Thanks for this and all other memories. Love always, Charles Patrick McDevitt.

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John McDonald

November 5, 2010

McDevitt Family,

Advice the King (Uncle Bob) once gave to me I now give to you, "Stay tight in the clinches". Mr. McDevitt (John) was an original. A great man in all respects. He left an incredibly positive impression on us all. Although incredibly insightful, which is impressive enough, it is the way in which he lived that made the greatest impact. Men like him are few and far between these days. He raised the bar awfully high. I am grateful to have known him and will never forget him.

November 4, 2010

Dear Joanne and Family, All of you are in our prayers during this grieving time. We loved him very much and will miss him and his funny wit. Love, Nancy and Cabrini

Mary Cunnington

November 3, 2010

Dear Joanne, I am so sorry about John's passing. Even though you and John have not lived in Wandering Creek very long and I didn't have the opportunity to get to know him well, he was always such a gentleman. He will be missed.

November 1, 2010

Hi Joanne and family. I am sure glad I got to see you guys in July. I will miss him very much. I didn't realize how much John resembled his dad. That photo is the spitting image of his father. God bless you all and him. Love, Bob Jones.

November 1, 2010

Dear Joanne and Family, Ron & I will miss John's clever wit and great smile. He was truly one of a kind. Every time we see a shamrock, we'll think of John.
Ron & Bonnie

Marla Coan

November 1, 2010

Joanne and family,
I am saddened to hear about the passing of John. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

October 31, 2010

"Joanne and family" Brian and I are deeply sorry for your loss. John was such a nice man. He lit up a room with his smile. We always enjoyed your company up at Al's. He will be deeply missed. Bless your aching heart.
Brian and Debi Harding

Gayle Kennedy

October 31, 2010

Dear Joanne and Family, We are so sorry about dear John. We have alot of Irish fun memories with John which we will cherish. Joanne we will toast John at AL's. Take care of each other and you are all in our prayers. Gayle and Rocky

October 31, 2010

So sorry to read of John's passing away.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Melna Globstad

October 31, 2010

Joanne, I was so sorry to read of John's passing. My prayers are with you. I will be at the funeral. You and John have always honored the Tomkins family. Take Care
Kathleen and Don Donahue

Beverley Funk

October 31, 2010

Joanne and Family: Roy joins me in offering our prayers and condolences at this time on the loss of John. I will always remember the night we discovered our connections with Nalley's Foods and his enthusiasm reminiscing. We will attend John's services. Beverley Funk

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