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William Boyd Devine

1929 - 2016

William Boyd Devine obituary, 1929-2016, Upper Lake, CA

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

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Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary and Crematory

1625 North High Street

Lakeport, California

William Devine Obituary

William Boyd Devine William Boyd Devine, 86, of Upper Lake, CA, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2016 in Lakeport, California. Bill was born in Westport, Washington, to William Bryan Devine and Cecil Irena Scott on December 20, 1929. In order to help provide for his family, he learned the logging trade at age 14. He spent almost 50 years as a truck driver and later owned a small business in Ukiah. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys "Klara" Devine, and three sons, Michael Devine, Mark Jay and David Devine. Bill is survived by his children, William Devine of Lincoln, Montana, Steven Devine of Graham, Washington, Daniel Devine of Santa Rosa, California, Cindy McGrew of Redwood Valley, California, Michelle Sagehorn of Lucerne, California, Marsha Bray of Sonoma, California, and Eric Devine of Ukiah, California. He is also survived by his younger brother, Willard Joseph Devine of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He leaves 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition, he left behind numerous nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life Ceremony is being scheduled in early April, with details to follow. Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary 1625 North High Street, Lakeport, CA, 707-263-0357 or 994-5611 or visit chapelofthelakes.com. Please share your memories by signing the guestbook at www.legacy.com.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Dec. 24 to Dec. 30, 2016.

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Stephanie Stith

July 25, 2024

My condolences to the family of my friends biological father, that she never got to know

Marshall

December 30, 2016

My deepest sympathies for the loss of such a beloved father, grandpa, and friend. Please find hope in Gods word at Hosea 13:14, take courage and rest assured that your loved one has not been forgotten by the Creator.

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