Robert James Devlin

In reflecting upon his life, we remember Bob for being a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be remembered for being a good and loyal friend, for his kindness, his sense of humor, and his love of sports. Bob's legacy of love and guidance will forever be etched in our hearts.

Bob was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to James and Alice Devlin on August 22, 1936. His aunts and uncles helped raise him and he always had a close relationship with his cousins. As a young adult, Bob, attended Penn State University to study forestry. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1958, he moved to California to begin his career. Bob worked for the USDA Forest Service for 43 years. He held many positions during his career beginning in California and ending at the Forest Service regional office in Portland, Oregon. At the time of his retirement in 2000, he served as the Regional Director of Natural Resources. Bob was awarded SAF Fellow in 1993 and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Penn State in 2024.

When Bob’s children were young, he coached youth teams in baseball and Pop Warner football every fall. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and going on pack trips. After his retirement, Bob began volunteering as a tutor in math and reading for elementary students with the Gresham School District.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Barbara Riggs and his children, Pat (Kelly) Devlin, Kathy (Bruce) Ironside, Barbara (Alan) Payne and their mother, Glory Anne Devlin. He was proceeded in death by his sons, David Devlin and Steven Devlin. Bob is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Robert Devlin, Sarah Devlin, Jessica Devlin, Casey Devlin, Nick Payne, Kaitlin Ironside, Ashley Payne, Emily Ironside and Daniel Devlin; and his eight great grandchildren, Thomas, Everly, Lucy, Rylee, Everlee, Annie, Katie and Tatum.

Following Bob’s wishes, a public funeral will not occur. A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2027.