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Scott J. DeVore
Scott J. DeVore
Cedar Rapids
Scott J. DeVore, of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly Sept. 13, 2022.
Born Jan. 13, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Jean (Peterson) and Richard DeVore.
Scott grew up on adventure and earned an informal education through experience. He became a young father with his first wife, Rhonda, to his son, Ryan. Later, he was a father to Marcus and Allie with his second wife, Lynne. He and his dad, Richard, were the last father-son team to work at Universal Engineering, where he worked for 29 years, serving both the company and its staff as a Union Steward. He was a man of the people, for the people.
A beloved member of the community, you could find him on any bike trail, in any season. He knew no stranger. Scott knew and loved bikes and put his knowledge to work, both at Hall Bicycle and while out on a ride. He and his son Marc shared an interest in motorsports and performance cars. He was an active athlete all his life and when not competing himself, you could trust he’d be cheering on the other athletes in the arena.
Scott shared his life with his three children, Ryan, Marcus and Allie; one grandchild, Kaylee; dear friend and former partner of 36 years, Lynne; current partner, Blanche; and siblings, Doug (Roberta) DeVore, Marie (Kevin) Fiscus, Phil (Tammy) Chiafos, Mike DeVore, Lou Ann (Dennis) Dunlap and Jill (Mike) Mitchell. Scott was also a great uncle and friend to many.
He joins both his parents in death.
If Scott’s story has held your interest to this point, please know there’s much we’ve left out. For more stories, tears and celebration, join us at Parlor City Pub and Eatery from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Ride your bike and come in your favorite bike jersey, where we’ll plan to do a short trail ride to send him off at 6 p.m.
Donations can be made in Scott’s memory to the Linn County Trail Association.
Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Please share with us your favorite story of Scott online at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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