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Gerald R. (Jerry) DeVoe 1944 - 2012 Gerald Ray DeVoe passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was born a twin, August 16, 1944 in Wasco, California to Roy and Edna DeVoe. He graduated from Wasco Union High School in 1962 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Airborne Division. He retired from Western Electric after 20 years. Jerry loved the outdoors, especially hiking, fishing, camping and gardening. He will be missed. He is survived by his twin sister Winifred Bircher and husband Gerald, brothers Jim DeVoe and wife Linda, Ted DeVoe and wife Barbara, nieces and nephews and close friends Dale DeVoe-Parr and mother Emily Null. A special thanks goes out to Hoffmann Hospice and Carrington of Shafter for their wonderful care. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hoffmann Hospice. Mish Funeral Home www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Mar. 8, 2012.

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Ellen Janzen

March 13, 2012

Dear Winifred, I'm so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a great guy, I always enjoyed visiting with him when we were teenagers and I was with you or Greg Stover. My condolences to you and your family.
Ellen (Shuford) Janzen

March 8, 2012

i will miss my brother, he had a great sence of humor, and loved to talk about fishing and sports, he always sent us news paper clippings of anything to do with fishing or hunting or camping we would get a letter almost every week. and a phone call at least 2 times a month. jim De Voe powers Ore. and Linda De Voe

Robert Penner Sr

March 8, 2012

Jerry will be missed.

Jennifer Leal

March 8, 2012

Jerry was a great uncle. I always had a great time visiting with him. He was great at frying chicken and had a wonderful garden. He even came to my parents house once and helped them till the ground for their own garden. He always wanted to make us kids happy and gave the best gifts.

Helen Pearson Souza

March 8, 2012

I went to high school with Jerry. He was one of the nicest guys ever. We corresponded for a few years as he went through his airborne training and I always enjoyed corresponding with him. May God place His hand on Jerry's family friends and give them peace through this time.

Doyle Gallagher

March 8, 2012

Dear Ted,
I was so sorry to read about your Brother. My family and I will be thinking of you.

Doyle Gallagher & Family

Kathy Wentz

March 8, 2012

I will miss my sweet cousin, but I know that yo are out of pain. You were so blessed to have Dale in your life and take care of you. [email protected] Love, Kathy

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