Obituary - Dorothy Devey McClure

Dorothy Devey McClure

1941 ~ 2010

"There's no place like home."

Our loving mother and devoted wife, Dorothy Devey McClure, returned home to her Heavenly Father on October 16, 2010. She spent the last several weeks being tenderly cared for by her eternal sweetheart, Ken and loving daughter, Lesa, at her life-long home in Alpine, Utah.

Dorothy was born on July 15,1941 in Alpine, Utah to Ranald and Rose Devey. She graduated from American Fork High School and attended Utah State University before marrying the love of her life, Kenneth E. McClure on January 22, 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Dorothy was a dedicated wife and mother who truly taught by example as she lived each day with charity, service, compassion and love. She was an extraordinary grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who cherished every minute spent with her loved ones.

Dorothy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had a deep love for the Young Women's program, serving as the President for several years, in addition to many other callings with-in the church.

Dorothy loved spending time with family, quilting, shopping and traveling. She treasured her annual Bear Lake and "Sister" trips. She was a member of the LaKapaton Club, Lion's Club, Jeepettes and Utah Salt Flats Racing Association.

She was a valued employee at Kencraft, American Fork Hospital, Enable Industries and Meader Distributing.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. McClure; her children: Layne (Shanna) McClure of Eagle Mountain, Clay (Kristie) McClure of Vernal, Cameron (Mary) McClure of Murray and Lesa (Paul) Pennie of Alpine; Her siblings: Richard (Marilyn) Devey, Larry (Kathy) Devey, Sherry (Gary) Boren, Cindy (Scott) Marlin and LaraLee (Steven) Conran; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandchildren, Alexa and Jared McClure.

Our family would like to thank the Mountainville 2nd Ward, the staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the staff of Alpine Hospice and numerous neighbors and friends for their kindness and support.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Mountainville 2nd Ward Chapel (Red Brick Church), 165 North 100 East, Alpine, Utah. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and an additional viewing at the church on Thursday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to services. Burial will be in the Alpine City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com.

Learn more about Dorothy on the Pence Family History website:
https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/devey/ranald-healey-devey.