Dean Devine

I grew up across Locust Street from Dean, who lived a few doors down from my other good friend, Mike Haney. I have good memories of Dean and know that in later years when we had moved away from Lodi, that he either lived or had kids across from my parents houise on Lakehome Drive. I always admired Dean for his strength and ready smile. He will be missed, as he was one of the Class of '60 that chose to stay in Lodi. May God bless his family with peace and comfort as they treasure memories together.

Gig Harbor, WA

I just heard of Dean's passing. Prayers and strength sent to the entire family. Dean was one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. I always enjoyed running into him around town and catting a bit. He was one of the good ones.

MY SYMPATHY TO DEAN.S FAMILY.

Thanks to all that wrote messages for my brother Dean. Love reading how he touched so many in his life. He will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful example to me of how to treat others. Thanks again to everyone, Gayl Devine Larson

I was so sad to hear of Dean's passing. He was one of the best. Always made me smile whenever I saw him. Lodi has lost a great man. My condolences to Sharon, Cindy, and all of Dean's family and friends.

Sharon so sorry to hear about Dean. He was always so upbeat, friendly and had time to talk about our cherries, nice man! Our condolences

So sorry to learn of Dean's passing. It brought back sweet memories of the fun my husband, Bill Reinold, and Dean had on the sidelines of youth sporting events. We moved to Lodi in the early '80's. and there was nobody more welcoming than Dean. His ready laugh and big smile brightened many a day. How he will be missed. I loved the Winnie the Pooh quote in an earlier message. So true. You are blest! Many are reaching out to your family in love and prayers.

Dear Devine Family -

I am so sad to read about Dean's passing. My family will always be grateful to the kind man Dean was to my family when they first migrated here. He will be greatly missed by so many.

Sonya Limon-Powaser and the entire Limon family.

So sorry to see another of our grammar school friends pass away-such happy memories growing up in Lodi and going to school together thru High School. RIP DEAN

I´ve known Dean off and on since the first grade at Emerson School. While we didn´t run together, I always considered him a friend.

Sharon I am so sorry for your loss and so happy that I got to know you both and visit you. Dean was so much like Chris and I know they are in heaven sharing stories. Where there is grief there was great love and I know you had that but to paraphrase Winnie the Pooh, "How lucky are we to have something that makes saying good bye so hard" God Bless you and your family.

My first encounter with Dean was in 1958 when I was 10 or 11; Dean would have been 16 or 17. I lived a few blocks from the East Campus high school, and in late summer, varsity football practice would start in the middle of 100+ degree afternoons. I would walk a few blocks from my home to the East Campus in the afternoon and watch the team go through their exercises and drills under the very skilled and demanding Head Coach, John Giannoni.

As the team worked out with drills and exercises in the intense heat, I was amazed by what the coaching staff was demanding of the players and the willingness of the players to put up with it day after day through the scorching month of August.

As a young boy, I was greatly impressed by the entire team and coaching staff, But, the player that stood out and caught my attention was Dean. He not only put up with the extreme demands of the game but seemed to be enjoying it, and enthusiastically seeking more. He obviously had a physical disability, but Dean, treated it as an asset to intimidate anyone that might question his ability or dedication to the team and game.

Bob Bittner
Lodi High School Class of 1964

Dear Sharon & Cindy,
My heart breaks for you & your family. Dean was always so kind, funny and had a beautiful smile for everyone he met, just as both of you do!
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely, Dan & Janis Christy

Dean was a great conversationalist and also a good listener. Dedicated, skilled Cherry Farmer.
He loved his Grandsons Chase & Carson. He & Sharon hardly ever missed a ballgame with them.
I was thrilled when Daughter Kelli, dated and married John Devine making me not only his graduating classmate of 1960 and friend, but now part of this awesome family!
The world has lost a prince of a man, father to John & Cindy, Grandfather (Pop's) to Chase & Carson, husband to Sharon, Father-in-law to Kelli & one great human being.
You will be missed, my friend!

I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. May he now rest in peace.

Sharon,
I will always remember how welcoming Dean was to me and Theresa when the BOBS chose us to be the first females on the board! What a wonderful example he was to all that's good in people!!
May the love and support of family and friends bring some peace to your heart!

Kathy Bishop

Dear John, Kelli and Chase and Carson: I was saddened to hear of your dad's, father-in-love's and grandfather's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Dean several times over the years and he was always so down to earth. I sincerely hope that the sadness you are having now is soon replaced with all the loving memories of your life together as a family. Hugs, Marta Paras

Hi John, I am so sorry the loss of your dad. I always liked him and his sharp wit. He was nobody to pick a fight with either...tough. Time will ease your pain. I am praying for you all.
Jim Pruss, Florence, Oregon

my condolences to the devine family for your loss

Sharon and family,
My sympathy and heart is with all of you.
I have so many great memories of Dean and fun times we had together, will sure miss his happy personality and always had a smile for me. He will not be forgotten.