Maurice "Bud" Deveraux

Maurice B. (Bud) Deveraux, 81, of Darby, left this world to enter into the arms of his Father in Heaven on March 24th, 2013. He died in his home in Darby, Montana surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. During his battle with cancer anytime he was asked how he was his response was always, "I'm great, I have been blessed with five children, 19 grandchildren, and 47 great-grandchildren, and a beautiful wife." His optimism was and remains contagious.
He was born July 10, 1931 to Margaret and Earnest Deveraux of Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was an only child. His happiest childhood memories were of those times riding in the produce truck with his Grandfather Sam Burns. He married the love of his life, Doris Marie Hatch Deveraux on April 1st, 1950. They had five children, Vicki Deveraux/Knight (Jason) of Glendive, MT., Sherrie Brown (Brad) of Darby, MT., Michael Deveraux (Jody) of Rapid City, SD., Linda Deveraux of Darby, MT., and Shauna Niles (Michael) of Rock Springs, WY.
During his life time Mr. Deveraux worked as a Miner, Lumberman, Rig-hand and finally as a Rig Mechanic for True Drilling out of Casper, WY. He loved sports especially playing slow pitch softball and golf. He loved his family and any reason to collect them together was a good time.
He is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, and his parents, Margaret and Earnest Deveraux.
Mr. Deveraux is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and valued friend Wade Upham.