Devin was born in San Francisco in July 1994. He was 16 years younger than me and the cutest kid with a natural mohawk curl on the top of his baby head. I used to put him front-facing in the baby carrier on my chest and bring him around like he was my own and we would go on adventures together. He would kick his little legs with excitement and delight everyone with his sweet smile. 

When he was a little kid, he liked Sponge Bob, swimming, and playing with cars, trucks, and trains. When he was older, he loved video games, cooking, and documentaries. He has always been funny and cheerful. He was so easy to get along with and fun to be around. When he was in high school, he was late to his classes because he had so many people to say hi to on his way to class. Devin was a great and loyal friend, eager to please and always ready to help. We knew we could call him for anything. 

My daughters adored him! He was their favorite uncle. They loved to go swimming with him and playing. Vivienne and he used to Facetime and play Minecraft together.  Rozi and Uncle Devin would crack each other up by doing silly things together.  Everything was just better if Uncle Devin was there.  

We had so many plans for the future like going to Disneyland with him. When he was around, he always made things fun. Even when he helped out at camp, kids quickly gravitated toward his cheerfulness and his calm and gentle demeanor. He was so good with them; always open, kind, and thoughtful. He would have been a great teacher or father.

His life wasn’t easy even though he made it look that way. He loved his family and friends deeply. He always wanted to take care of those around him even if that meant working harder and doing more. He was so generous with his time and money; happy to buy something for someone he cared about even though he had so little. 

It’s so hard for me to imagine life without him. He left us too soon! I wish I had spent more time with him at every stage of his life. All those opportunities are gone and I'm sorry I missed them. I know he will still be there for all the things I wanted to share with him but I will miss him so much! He had so much promise and I’m so sad he’s gone. He will always be in my heart. 

I love you, Devin, forever and always.

Send to someone

Share this obituary with others

https://everloved.com/life-of/devin-bode/obituary/

Copy