Place of birth

Algona, IA

Most recently lived in

Peoria, IL

David's favorite hobbies

Taking walks in the woods. Tinker with cars.

David's favorite foods

Favorite meal was meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Pizza was another huge favorite

Favorite bands and musical artists

He had deep love for music with a wide range of likes ranging from blues, country, folk and of rock and roll.

Interesting facts about David

Dave was the middle of five children. He grew up as a typical farm boy in rural Iowa. During his high school years at Meservey-Thornton Consolidated Schools in Thornton Iowa he played football and in his senior year he was given honorable mention AB-Conference in football. After high school Dave attended several colleges. In 1987, he decided to move to Peoria,Illinois where his sister Maggi lived. Once in Peoria, Dave attended Illinois Central College and received an Associate’s Degree that elevated him to a Master Mechanic in the field of automotive technology.During his career as a automotive technician,Dave worked for several automotive companies.In 1997 he received special training in Springhill Tennessee for working with Saturn automobiles.

David loved nothing more than

Taking a car apart so that he could put it back together the correct way which was his way.

Favorite place in the world

Dave had a huge love of nature and his knowledge of nature was impressive. Nothing made him happier than to be in a wide open valley with views of the mountains or the vast cornfields of the Midwest.

Favorite TV shows

Favorite sports

Dave loved baseball and was a die hard fan of the St Louis Cardinals. He was also a lover of football in which his favorite team was the Chicago Bears. College football was another favorite especially the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.

David's proudest accomplishments

The happiest day of Dave’s life was on September 14,1996 when he married the love of his life Julie Blayney Flores. Together they bought a home and made a life together for almost 30 years. Dave’s two biggest dreams were to find love and be married and to own a home. He saw these dreams fulfilled with Julie by his side.

David's pets in life

Dave and Julie raised two beautiful Labradors. Gerty and Gabby gave them that special unconditional love that only a pet can give for 14 years each respectively.

David's superpower

Dave was shy around people and crowds but was known to be a kid magnet and dog magnet. Though his size could be foreboding, children and dogs were aware of the gentle and kind soul that awaited them.

David's parents

David was born to Ray and Lavina Devine on May 20,1956 in Alvin’s Iowa

Places David traveled to

Maggi Ballard of Peoria, Illinois,Robert (Jeanne) Devine of Bostic, North Carolina,Ronnie (Kim Lory) of Gosbem, NewYork.

David's children

Though Dave and Julie never had children of their own, they are blessed to have many nephews and nieces which include Mindy(Curtis) Hickey of Banner,Illinois, Justin(Amanda) Gangloff of Peoria,Illinois, Gennifer(Sam)Chu of Lindenhurst,NewYork,Robby(Jennifer)Devine of Washington Crossing, Pa. Zachary Devine and Mallory Devine of Gosbem,NewYork. Chris(Ashlee) Ballard of Colorado. Brandon(Kristen) Blayney of Peoria, Illinois and Kristopher(Whitney) Blayney of Princeville Illinois. And last but certainly not least, Dave had 15 great nieces and nephews.

David's siblings

Maggi Ballard of Peoria, Illinois,Robert (Jeanne) Devine of Bostic, North Carolina,Ronnie (Kim Lory) of Gosbem, NewYork. Dave was preceded in death by his younger brother Tommy Devine and his parents.

The moment Dave met our loving God

David Devine passed away on the evening of August 25,2024 at OSF St.Francis Medical Center Neurological Intensive Care Unit surrounded by his wife and his amazing village of loved ones. Dave received the most amazing and heartfelt care from his healthcare team anyone could ask for.

Memorial

A memorial service will be held in honor of Dave on Saturday September 14, 2024 at 3pm at Church of Christ Northwest in Peoria Illinois. This date will be held up in our hearts as this is also the day in 1996 that Dave and Julie were united in marriage.