Obituary
Devin Richard Shaum,59, of Rexburg, passed away in Boise Idaho on June 15, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Stanley Idaho. Devin was born on June 25, 1956 to Jack and Jean Shaum in Ogden Utah. He spent his early years working at his father's grocery store "Stop and Shop". Devin served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to South Carolina. While on his mission Devin was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease he battled every day of his life. Devin married Kimberly Stoker in the Ogden Utah LDS Temple on November 18, 1983. They had six children.
Devin attended Weber State, Ricks College and BYU where he graduated in Organizational Communications. Devin worked at Ricks College and BYU-Idaho for 30 years. He worked in Admissions, LDS Philanthropies, was the Alumni Director and headed up the student run Activities Program when Ricks College became BYU-Idaho.
Devin loved the outdoors. He could identify any wildflower, bird, or plant you could imagine. He was known for bringing a camera everywhere he went, snapping photos of wildlife, friends, family, and most importantly his grandchildren. The way Devin showed his love to his family was by cooking food. No one ever went hungry when he was around. Devin was thoughtful. He went out of his way to do things for others. To Devin everyone was family.
Devin leaves behind his parents Jack and Jean Shaum his wife Kim, son Ryley (Chelse) Shaum, daughter Ashley (Alden) Aikele, daughter Branae (Danny) Porter, son Hayden (Tarryn) Shaum, son Garett Shaum, son Easton Shaum and his grandchildren Bane, Boston, Pierson, Hazel, Beatrice, and granddaughter on the way. As well as his siblings, Teena (Darcel) Stucki, Hugh (Teresa) Shaum, Kara (Lee) Fisher.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20th at the Rexburg South Stake Center (2041 West 5200 South). The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m at the Stake Center and again on Monday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow in the North Ogden Cemetery. Funeral services will be under the direction Flamm Funeral Home.
Devin attended Weber State, Ricks College and BYU where he graduated in Organizational Communications. Devin worked at Ricks College and BYU-Idaho for 30 years. He worked in Admissions, LDS Philanthropies, was the Alumni Director and headed up the student run Activities Program when Ricks College became BYU-Idaho.
Devin loved the outdoors. He could identify any wildflower, bird, or plant you could imagine. He was known for bringing a camera everywhere he went, snapping photos of wildlife, friends, family, and most importantly his grandchildren. The way Devin showed his love to his family was by cooking food. No one ever went hungry when he was around. Devin was thoughtful. He went out of his way to do things for others. To Devin everyone was family.
Devin leaves behind his parents Jack and Jean Shaum his wife Kim, son Ryley (Chelse) Shaum, daughter Ashley (Alden) Aikele, daughter Branae (Danny) Porter, son Hayden (Tarryn) Shaum, son Garett Shaum, son Easton Shaum and his grandchildren Bane, Boston, Pierson, Hazel, Beatrice, and granddaughter on the way. As well as his siblings, Teena (Darcel) Stucki, Hugh (Teresa) Shaum, Kara (Lee) Fisher.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20th at the Rexburg South Stake Center (2041 West 5200 South). The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m at the Stake Center and again on Monday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow in the North Ogden Cemetery. Funeral services will be under the direction Flamm Funeral Home.
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