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John Devine Obituary
John (Jack) Devine
May 8, 1951 - August 24, 2024
BOISE, ID - John (Jack) Devine gained his wings in the early hours of August 24, 2024 after complications from surgery in Boise, ID. Jack was born along with his twin brother, Jim on May 8, 1951 to Robert and Helen Devine of Anaconda, MT. After a career in the military, Jack started his own auto repair shop and was a part time police officer in Anaconda. He moved to Seattle, WA and spent the bulk of his years as an instructor in auto mechanics at Renton Vo-Tech.
Jack is lovingly survived by his daughter, Lisa (Doug) Tuckman of Snohomish, WA; sons: Jon (Lija) Devine of Bothell, WA, Jason (Jessica) Devine of Mill Creek, WA, Devin (Juliette) Brown of Lake Stevens, WA and daughter, Jacqueline Devine also of WA. He is also survived by his twin brother, Jim (Cathy) Devine; sisters: Kathy (Denny) Goodheart, Marilyn (Gary) Ohman, Shelley (Alan) Davison, Gigi (Steve) Murfitt, Judy Devine and Patti Devine; his grandchildren are Quin Tuckman, Brent (Emily) Devine, Hayley Devine, Charli and Sammi Devine, and Andreas. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents: Bob and Helen Devine; his sister, Leanne Devine and Bob (Roscoe) Devine.
Graveside services with military honors will be held September 14, 2024 at 10:00 am at Mt. Olivet cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at noon at the VFW.
Arrangements are under the care of Longfellow, Finnegan, Riddle funeral home. Condolences can be left at their website.
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Brian Thompson
September 14, 2024
Brian Thompson
September 14, 2024
Jack changed hundreds of student lives in his career as a automotive teacher at Renton Technical College. He was the go to in the local community for help with automotive repairs, with he and his students serving mostly those who were impoverished and couldn't afford a for profit repair shop.
Although he lived in Kirkland, his heart was always back in his hometown of Anaconda. On a road trip back to Minnesota with my son to visit family, he told me to swing by if i had the time and see where he grew up. We drove to Georgetown Lake, filled milk jugs from Spring Hill, and had the best pork chop sandwich at Peppermint Patties just like he had told me. The views were amazing...the water was sweet and cold, and the people were friendly and welcoming.
Gods speed to my long time friend..we shared many a laugh and cry together....you are home my friend.
Bob McNamee
September 12, 2024
Not sure who took this picture but sure glad you did at our 50th
Isaac njuguna
September 12, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Jack was my Instructor at Renton Tech and he made me a person who I am today. He'll forever remain in my heart. Fair thee well Jack.
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