James Wybren DeVore

James Wybren DeVore was born in Northfield MN, on July 27, 1949, to John and Dena (Bliss) DeVore. Jim graduated from Nevis High School in 1967 and later enlisted in the United States Navy. During his period of service to the United States, Jim was deployed to Vietnam where he was assigned to the Seabees. While serving overseas, Jim learned the trade he would work in the rest of his career- construction. Shortly after his release from active duty, Jim returned to Minnesota and met the love of his life, Margaret Qualley. Jim and Margie married on May 12, 1973, in Lake Itasca, MN. They welcomed their first daughter, Heather in 1975, followed by Becky in 1978. Their family was made complete in 1982 with the birth of their son, Bradley. Jim and Margie made their home in Eden Prairie, MN until 1993, when they purchased property and built a home in Rush City. This home was designed and built by Jim, a talented craftsman and member of The Carpenters and Joiners Union. On May 28, 1998, Jim lost Margie after a courageous battle with cancer. During his lifetime, Jim was proudly called Papa by four grandchildren: Cassandra, Sage, Noah, and Ryan. His passion for being a grandfather was just one of the many he had in his lifetime. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, bee keeping, golfing, traveling, wine making, playing cards, watching Minnesota sports teams, gardening, and music. He was a member of the Rush City Lions International and the Grothe-Jacobson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 6692. Jim passed away at his home in Rush City on May 7, 2011, surrounded by friends and family. Jim is preceded in death by his Father, John DeVore and Wife, Margaret (Qualley) DeVore. He is survived by his Mother, Dena DeVore of Nevis MN, Daughters, Heather (Dave) Horazuk of Zimmerman, MN, Rebecca DeVore (Jeff Horak) of Rush City, MN, son, Bradley DeVore of Bloomington, MN and beloved grandchildren Cassandra, Sage, Noah, and Ryan. He is also survived by his Sister, Janice (Don) Zartwell of Eugene, OR, Brothers, John (Alice) DeVore of Park Rapids, MN, Wayne (Bonnie) DeVore of Park Rapids, MN, and Robert (Vicki) DeVore of Montrose, MN. Also surviving Jim are his many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Rev. John Beck and Chaplain Marlin Harris will officiate at funeral services; 11:00 a.m. Thursday (5/12/11) at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rush City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City and also one hour prior to the funeral at church on Thursday. Music will be provided by organist Dick Scheele, soloists Bill Graunke and Britta Carroll. Honorary casket bearers include Rochelle Gruhlke, Kristi Wimmer and Nancy Jost. Active casket bearers include Larry Noren, Jim Hofstetter, Ron Berthiaume, Lester Janski, Bill Gruhlke and Mike Graunke. Military Honors will be provided by the Grothe-Jacobson VFW at the church. An interment in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery is scheduled for a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service~Olson Chapel of Rush City, MN. funeralandcremationservice.com