Devon-Brinton-Obituary

Devon R. Brinton

Spokane, Washington

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BRINTON, Devon R. Major, U.S. Army Ret. (Age 64) A life-long resident of Spokane, Devon passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born to Robert and Georgia Brinton on August 3, 1946. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School, class of 1964, then went...

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I just learned of Devon's passing today. I'm deeply saddened by the news. I was his first brother-in-law and he treated me like a kid brother offering me his home and sharing fishing, hunting and skiing trips. I'd long wanted to reconnect and thank him for those times so I deeply regret that opportunity is now past. A large piece of my life's references has past with him. I'd long hoped that I could someday repay him for the trips he took me on by having him join me on my fishing trips on...

The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Maj. Devon R. Brinton, US Army Ret. for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.

Linda Anne House, Founding Member

As Devon's cousin in Denver, I had not made contact with him as an adult until a 2001 visit at his home in Spokane. My wife Florence and I along with our son Alex enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with him and Vicki trying to catch up on things. He was wonderfully hospitable and generously shared many family events and a few old photos with us. We corresponded for a few years afterward, but I have not heard from Devon in the past 5 years. I looked forward to another visit with him soon and was...

Devon and I were like brothers. Together with Bill Johns, we hunted fished and played together from the time that we started school at Hamblen Elemenatry. I could tell a thousand stories about our adventures. We built tree forts, models and even hydroplanes. We were the three muskateers. After we all returned from the Army Devon took the lead in organizing occasional lunch get togethers for a group of Hamblen Elementary alumni. Devon was a wonderful friend and schoolmate. I will miss him...

Fond memories of Devon during and after Expo '74. Very sad.

Devon was the best! I just reconnected with my friend Devon last year. I am so happy we spent some time laughing about old times. To his family and other friends,our prayers are with you.
John and Cheryl Thoresen, Edmonds.

Devon was a great friend. I will never forget the many laughs we shared on hunting, fishing and golf outings. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of sorrow.
John and Leasa Curtin

Devon was, indeed, one of the kindest people I have ever known. I will miss seeing him at his dad's house for lunch or on my trips to ACE.
Fondly, Lauren Llewellyn

My prayers go out to Vicki, her family and Devon's family. Kay Anderson Veter