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James Devine Obituary
A celebration of Jimmy's life will be at 5 p.m. today at the Crossroads Lounge, 1402 Gambell St. The family would like to thank Jeff and Bonnie Thurston, Bill Blake and Marti Newton.
Jimmy was born April 26, 1957, in Roswell, N.M., to Richard and Arliss (Allendorf) Devine.
His family wrote: "After living in Japan, Okinawa, New Jersey and Puerto Rico (where Jimmy excelled in baseball and was sought after by Puerto Rico teams to play winter ball), the family settled in Holmen, Wis., where Jimmy graduated from high school in 1975."
In 1980, he moved to Alaska, where he would work several jobs before working on the North Slope (Prudhoe Bay) for many years.
"He loved Alaska, the last frontier," his family wrote. "He loved to hunt and fish here. He was a hard worker and a generous and gentle soul. Jimmy was liked by anyone who met him."
He is survived by two brothers, Tom (Mary Jane) Devine of Bloomington, Minn., and Doug (Mary) of Holmen; a nephew, Travis and a niece, Trisha, both of Bloomington; two nieces, Casey (Ruben) Anderson of Holmen and Lindsay (Jeron) Moe of LaCrosse, Wis.; a grandniece, Lola Moe; and Jimmy's good friends in Anchorage, Jeff and Bonnie Thurston, Bill Blake and Marti Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Robert and Ronald.
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Cliff Bishop
December 31, 2023
Miss my buddy Jim. Still have contact with our good friend Bill Blake. We lost Jim way too soon. Cliff Bishop. Mazatlan, Mex.
Tom Devine
January 28, 2010
Jimmy was my little ADHD bother who loved to hunt and fish and live life. Since he passed I have met many of his friends who have reinforced what his family has always known and loved about him. He was a super athlete, sportsman and hard worker and the most loyal friend or brother anyone could ask for. We miss you bro.
January 24, 2010
IM A FRIEND OF JIMMYS FROM HIGH SCHOOL AT HOLMEN, I NEW JIMMY AS A YOUNG MAN WE SHARE SOME OF THE BEST TIMES GROWING UP ,JIM WAS ALWAYS THERE WITH A SMILE, AND ALWAYS WAS IN THE MIX OF OUR LITTLE GROUP,I LOST TOUCH WITH HIM IN SCHOOL,BUT NEVER FORGOT HIM AS TIME WENT ON, IM SAD THAT I NEVER WAS A PART OF HIS LIFE AFTER SCHOOL ,BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS ONE OF MY CLOSET FRIENDS ,I KNOW JIMMY IS WACTHING OVER US,AND SMILING LOVE YA BROTHER, CLIFF PARKER
Harold Parker
January 23, 2010
I just heard oabout Jim's passing. It's heartwarming to know he didn't change after high school. He was a very close friend of my brother Cliff Parker. I loved his sense of humor and his loving personality. I was a friend of his brother Ron, so I got to see him alot and he will be greatly missed. {Harold... Class of 73 Holmen, Wisconsin}
January 18, 2010
Integrity, honest, hard worker,friend, always have your back. These things we knew about Jimmy, but it is very comforting to hear them from co-workers, friends, and aquaintances. If people say these things after your gone, then you have lived a righteous life. We'll miss you so much brother, I hope the Salmon are running up there in Heaven. God Bless........ and God Speed..... Love Doug
Doug Devine
January 18, 2010
Integrity, honest, hard worker,friend, always have your back. These things we knew about Jimmy, but it is very comforting to hear them from co-workers, friends, and aquaintances. If people say these things after your gone, then you have lived a righteous life. We'll miss you so much brother, I hope the Salmon are running up there in Heaven. God Bless........ and God Speed..... Love Doug
Mara Weglarz
January 12, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Jimmy. Even though he was one of my cousins I am sad to say I never got a chance to see him much in the last several years. God Bless The Devine family and be with you in your time of sorrow...
Luci Brown
January 12, 2010
To Jimmy's Family
So many things to say..to share about how the North Slope will not be the same without our Jimmy Mack..when are you coming back...Jimmy... You are so missed my friend. You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever.
Rest in Peace my friend..rest in peace.. Love yea
Donald Tasker
January 10, 2010
I have missed so many of my friends
from Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico.
Jimmy was my friend and we played
basketball together and he was always
so kind. I am sorry but I just heard
the news and my heart goes out to his
family. I will always remember Jimmmy
what a wonderful he heart he had.
January 9, 2010
My prayers are with all of the family for the loss of Jimmy, and the earlier losses of his brothers and parents. Carmen Ducos, classmate from Ramey, Puerto Rico
January 8, 2010
I have very fond memories of Jim Devine. He was a solid guy and a good friend. Jim, Bill Blake, and I shared many outdoor experiences in Alaska in the mid eighties. He was a man you could always trust. His integrity and character were flawless. I look back on the times he, Bill, and I spent together with great fondness. I wish to offer my condolences to his family on his unfortunate passing. Jimmie, you went too soon. Cliff Bishop Olympia, Wa.
Tim Foster
January 8, 2010
Trap and I were partners, roommates, and friends in prudhoe bay. We ran materials together. My fellow Teamster, my Brother, my Friend, I will miss you. Tim Foster
Greg Olsen
January 7, 2010
Jimmie was a good guy who I have not seen in some time. But I always hoped that someday I would walk into the Long Branch and see him sitting on a stool with a cool one, smiling and enjoying the moment. Jim was one of the best and I will miss him.
January 7, 2010
I was Jimmy's friend and next-door neighbor here in Anchorage. He was a great guy, always willing to help or provide a kind word. I will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Russ Blome
Patrick Heath
January 7, 2010
Jimmy will be sorely missed. He never met a person who did not like him. Trapper, we will miss you now that you are on the "Open Net".
January 6, 2010
I've know Jimmy for years now while working in Prudhoe Bay. What a hell of a guy and worker. There was nothing he wouldn't do for you. When coming to our warehouse you would find him bent over checking in Norcon's freight and let me tell you if one thing was wrong you could bet he would get with you. He wanted to ensure all material was correct for the job at hand. I will miss his laugh and his smile @ CPAD.
God Bless
Chuck Boe
ASCI Materials
Prudhoe Bay
Alaska
Pat (Scott) Kurtz
January 6, 2010
I knew Jimmy when our parents were stationed together in Okinawa. I tried to hook up with him a few years ago when I found he was in Alaska. Sorry to hear about his untimely passing. May he rest in peace.
January 6, 2010
I'm not real good at this sort of thing but here goes,Jimmy work for John and myself for several years and we have never had a more dedicated employee.Jimmy wanted to please everyone and I don't know anyone that he didn't please.I could ramble on all day about Jimmy, but the bottom line is Jimmy Devine was a "GOOD MAN" !I would tell him you are Mighty Fine Devine.
Dana Clayton&John Owens
Norcon Materials Supts.
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