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Robert C. DEVOE

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East Lawn Mortuary Greenback

5757 Greenback Lane

Sacramento, California

Robert DEVOE Obituary

DEVOE, Robert C.
Born March 21, 1918 to Wesley Edward DeVoe, Sr. and Gertrude Barbara Pilling in Mechanicville, NY and passed away on August 24, 2012 with his beloved wife of 70 years by his side. Lt. Col USAF, retired 1969, graduated McGeorge Law School 1974. Into his 90's, he was involved with HS debate students, Moot Court/MockTrials, pro bono work for retired military at McClellan, 2 terms on Sacramento County Grand Jury, his last ending June 2012. Survived by his wife, Eleanor, daughters Dale, Janet, June, 7 grand and 10 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Thursday, August 30 from 4-8 PM and for the Graveside Service Friday, August 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM. Both above at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, and East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park at 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramanto, CA 95841.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert DEVOE

15 Entries

Chris

August 28, 2013

Dad-the most honorable,humble,faithful,patriotic,and wisest man I have ever known. You are and always be my hero. Love you

August 28, 2013

Dad, as Dale put it..it's been a year already but it seems like an eternity. You are still a big part of our lives. Often, during the news, we ask "What would Dad say..?" or "Dad would ROLL OVER if he heard that!" We feel you walking through the living room humming like Bing Crosby...the kids always smiled "That's Grandpa!" Mom's heart is empty and broken..she misses you more as time passes but she's a trooper. You would be proud. We're keeping her safe and well. We won't let either of you down. We're still your little girls and always look to you for advise and confort...we just have to ask and wish harder for the answers. We love and miss you.

Danielle

August 24, 2013

Grandpa, you're sharp whit and endless ocean of knowledge made our Sacramento visits memorable and entertaining. As one of the many morally strong men in my life you have helped mold my mind and challenge me to never stop learning. After all, you told me that you learned something new everyday, "and that a lot of days of learning." We miss you and will be or forget the small acts of kindness or large chunks of knowledge and life experience we received from visiting you.

Chris

October 2, 2012

Dad, it's been 5 1/2 weeks. Through thick and thin we've held it together. Thanks to your support and planning we've had it easier than most but it's still very hard. I miss you.

Norm & Robbie Wegard

September 17, 2012

Thank you for your service. I'm sorry that we never met, we could have swapped stories. I'm certain that your stories would be much more exciting than mine. May you rest in peace. You are so deserving.

Robbie & Norm Wegard

September 16, 2012

We have heard so many wonderful things about you from family and friends. Wish we could have had the opportunity to meet you. Our sympathy to the family.

John Baldenegro

September 14, 2012

Ur 1 of the greatest people I looked up too. U used to take me flying when I was little. I still remember it all perfectly. I learned so much from u. I know you'll be watching over me untill the end. We all miss u

Ken Pickard

September 2, 2012

A couple of my favorite memories growing up and having you as my grandfather...

The window wars in your Pontiac. Your 55 had electric windows and you always tried to control mine when I wanted it up or down.

The playful banter between you and grandma, I was always amazed how you both knew so much about words.

Playing with your train set and watching you figure out the electrical system. We both would get bummed when the train got hung up in the mountain.

Your intense dedication to always learning something new. You always set the example for learning; law, the computer, brain games and crossword puzzles.

I have been and forever will be eternally blessed to have you as my grandfather.

Ken

Judy (Montoro) Rinehimer

September 1, 2012

I remember when the family moved to Rambler Way and I became friends with Janet (Chris, to me). Sounds like he had a very active, productive life. He will be remembered well by many.

September 1, 2012

With memories of our 'Uncle Bob' from your New York state nieces and nephews

Valerie Baldenegro

August 31, 2012

The finest, most intelligent man and first true gentleman I have ever known. I feel so blessed and honored to have been able to call him my grandpa. I'll never forget the times we would visit, we would look outside at the sky and you'd tell me what types of clouds were "Cirrus" or "Altostratus". :) I know you're flying high through those same clouds now and smiling down on all of us. We love you.

At Daedalians late-2000s

Randy Hathaway

August 30, 2012

Bob was a good guy and helped me with my book. He had at least one interesting story about testing a P-38 postwar for "compressibility" in a steep dive, finally having to use the speed brakes. It would have been impossible to pull out otherwise, he said.

Carol Dorchak

August 29, 2012

I feel very honored that I was fortunate to meet the man that I've heard so much about for years. What a man of integrity. He is loved by many and will be missed greatly.

Angela Salinas

August 29, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Richard Kellough

August 29, 2012

Robert, I shall miss you my GJ friend--I pray while having moved on you are able to continue to fly,

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