Benjamin “Ben” DeVoto
Benjamin “Ben” Ray DeVoto of Kirkwood Missouri, Wednesday January 15th, 2020, age 79.
Loving husband of Donna DeVoto of 57 years; beloved father of Don (Jeanie) DeVoto; beloved grandfather of Jessica DeVoto and Caeley Kates; and brother-in-law of Kathy DeVoto. He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Mildred DeVoto; son Mark DeVoto; sister Jean (Carroll) Simms; brother David DeVoto; and granddaughter Alyssa DeVoto.
Ben enjoyed train watching, model trains, and collecting antique toys. Ben was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Private celebration only.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made for the restoration of the Mount Harvard Pullman Railway Car that he always loved and wished to see restored:
Illinois Railway Museum
Mount Harvard Restoration Project
PO Box 427
Union, IL 60180
Memo: In memory of Ben DeVoto
May you rest in God’s loving arms. You are missed.
It’s been a year now. I miss the gift that brought laughter whenever we got together and shared good times.
Pray that your friends & loved ones are healthy & happy, knowing your safe and pain free in the loving arms of Jesus.