Mary Ann Devore

Mary Ann passed way on Saturday January 14th at the age of 85. She was born on October 10, 1926 in Wheelock, North Dakota to Olga and John Nielsen. Mary Ann married Gordon DeVore on March 25, 1943 and enjoyed 66 years of marriage.

Mary Ann was raised in Ukiah Oregon and later lived in Pendleton and LaGrande Oregon before moving to Portland in 1963. She was an avid bridge player and loved to travel. For many years she was known for her sewing and knitting ability.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by husband Gordon in 2009, son Gordon Jr. in 1969 and her parents. She is survived by daughters Mary Lou Kemp of Goldendale Washington, Linda Adams of Salem Oregon, Judy Hull of Portland Oregon and son Robert of Salem Oregon. The joys of her life were her nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers John Nielsen of West Linn Oregon, James Nielsen and Jerry Nielsen of Ukiah Oregon, and sister Betty Jane Anderson of Mesa Arizona.

Funeral services will be held at Lincoln Park Memorial on Thursday January 18th at 2:00 pm.

Arrangements under the direction of Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Portland, OR.