James Paul Devauld, Sr

Male 1927 - 2007  (79 years)


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  • Name James Paul Devauld 
    Suffix Sr 
    Born 23 Jun 1927  Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number 34364 
    Died 7 May 2007  Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Aspen Grove Cemetery
    Person ID I34364  Thompson-Milligan
    Last Modified 12 Apr 2018 

    Family Irma Luva Orendorff,   b. 7 May 1925, Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Nov 2005, Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 7 Mar 1944  Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Carol Devauld  [natural]
     2. Diana Devauld  [natural]
     3. James Devauld, Jr  [natural]
    Last Modified 12 Apr 2018 
    Family ID F11315  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Jun 1927 - Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Mar 1944 - Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 May 2007 - Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:

      James Paul DeVauld Sr., 79, of Burlington died at 3:42 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at Great River Medical Center.

      Born June 23, 1927, in Carthage, Mo., he was the son of William Frank and Pearl Victoria (Davis) DeVauld. On March 7, 1944, he married Irma Lova DeVauld in Mount Pleasant. She died Nov. 27, 2005.

      Mr. DeVauld worked at IAAP, retiring after 50 years. He was in WWII in the Army where he was injured in Normandy. He enjoyed cooking (he was a great cook), fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting and flower gardens. He was an avid coin collector. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend to all who met him. Jim was an avid Southeastern Community College Blackhawk fan attending all the games until his and Irma's health declined to where they could not attend anymore. They did, however, listen to the games on the radio. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans Association. He coached Industrial League Softball (IAAP) and a basketball team for First Baptist Church. Mr. DeVauld was a change house attendant. He was a member of DAV, and head deacon of Parkside First Baptist Church.

      Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Patrick Sr.) Kemp and Diana (Ron) McDowell, both of Burlington; one son, James DeVauld Jr. of Colonial Heights, Va.; eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica, Patrick Jr., Kenny, Amanda, Danny, Michelle and Todd; three stepgrandchildren, Mark, Jennifer and Dana; 14 great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dustin, Meghan, Matthew, Austin, Zackery, Jason, Matthew, Amanda, Cassidy, Kristian, Kobe, Kellon and Cameron; five stepgreat-grandchildren, Kassie, Andrew, Matthew, Josh and Amanda; one stepsister, Vernadine Stevenson; one brother-in-law, Richard Poindexter; and one sister-in-law, Joyce Esty.

      Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George; and one great-great-grandson, Ryan.

      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Prugh's Chapel, where the family will receive friends.

      The funeral for Mr. DeVauld will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parkside First Baptist Church, with Pastor Marshall Jackman officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Blk. 326, Lot 148. The celebration of Life Service will begin at noon with a luncheon in the church hall for all the family and friends. Followed by the Celebration of Life Service for James Paul DeVauld, Sr., Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.

      A memorial has been established for Parkside First Baptist Church and Great River Medical Center Hospice.