Michael W. Devine
Michael Devine

Michael W. Devine

Obituary~ 1958-2013

Michael W. Devine, 54, passed from this life, with his wife by his side, to return to Heavenly Father on June 16th, 2013. He succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident while on business in San Diego. Mike was born to David R. Devine and Billie Ann Smith Devine, December 20th, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He enjoyed his childhood years in Nevada, graduated from Reno High School. He was proud and honored to serve as a missionary in the Switzerland Zurich Mission. Mike married Rita Cromar in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple. They would have celebrated 30 years of marriage in July.

After graduating from BYU, Mike attended London School of Economics where he and Rita were blessed with three beautiful children. The Devine family returned to the United States and Mike received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown Law School. Mike began his law career in Salt Lake City and also worked tirelessly for his family's business. He spent the last decade of his life following his passion by working with Native American tribes.

Mike loved the Lord, and enjoyed serving and teaching in his L.D.S. ward. He knew how to make all those he came in contact with feel important and appreciated. He was creative, artistic, and a lover of knowledge. Fun-loving, witty, and generous to a fault, Mike's greatest joy was his family.

Mike is survived by his wife Rita Cromar Devine; his children Gretchen, Christian and Jeremy; his mother Billie Ann Devine; his sisters Stacy Devine, Kristin (Richard) Hart, Erin (Shannon) White; His in-laws; Dale and Hevia Cromar, Ken (Barbara), James (Esteban), Rick and his many nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Federal Heights L.D.S. chapel at 1300 East Fairfax Road, Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to the service, the family will greet friends beginning at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Indian Services Scholarship Fund (801-375-1777).The Devine family thanks the staff of the Sharp Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care given in Mike's last moments.1

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  1. The Deseret News, Obituary published June 20, 2013.

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