Donald R. DeVine (1945-2022)

DEVINE, MILLER, DENATO, COOK

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/16/2022 at 15:34:01

Donald Ross “Bud” DeVine, 76, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home.
Funeral services will be 11am, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline, with visitation one hour prior. Memorials can be made to the Micheal J Fox Parkinson’s Foundation.
Bud was born May 10, 1945 in Davenport, the son of Ross S. DeVine and Thelma M. (Miller) DeVine. He married Mary Joann (Denato) DeVine on September 29, 1984 in Moline.
Bud was a 1963 graduate from Bettendorf High School. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard and worked as a printer for the Q.C. Times in Cedar Rapids for 10 years. He spent ten years as a Parts Manager for a Porsche-Audi dealership, before becoming an independent car salesman.
Bud loved his cars. His most prized possession was a 1971 911 Porsche. In his youth, his friends always said he had the coolest cars.
In his 20’s, Bud raced Formula Fords. He once won 3rd place at Road American at Elkhart Lake, WI. Every summer in July we would go to Elkhart Lake to watch the vintage races at Road American. He would get so excited, like a kid in a candy store.
His football team was the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 1983 he and Mary attended the Rosebowl. During the season, Bud would scalp tickets for the home games. The day he married Mary, Iowa played Illinois and she was afraid he would miss the wedding.
Many winters, they went skiing with friends. Over the many years, he and Mary traveled throughout the US and Europe.
Bud’s greatest love was his family, his wife, mother, sisters and assorted nieces and nephews. Bud’s father died when he was ten. He was always watching over his mom.
His second love (besides cars and the Hawkeyes), were animals, particularly dogs, and cats. Throughout their marriage, they had three cocker spaniels, each one deeply loved.
At around 60 years old, Bud was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He decided not to let it define him. Bud continued to love life and take joy from it. It was only the last few years that we saw the beginning of a decline, but even with that he never gave up. He and Mary continued their walks, car rides, and connections with friends and neighbors.
Bud was a wonderful husband. He was tolerant of Mary’s craziness and kept her feet on the ground. Bud was kind, patient, and cared deeply for his family and friends. Mary loved him with all her heart. The day before he died, he squeezed Mary’s hand and he knew he was home.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; sisters, Jan (Bill) Cook, Wauwatosa, WI, and Carolyn Chambers, Davenport.