William Gerald (Bill) DeVolin, 94, of Trinidad, Colorado, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colorado. He was born on January 29,
1931, in Marfa, Texas, to Bryan and Evelyn DeVolin. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness,s and
compassion. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jewel; his children, Jared (Tami Thomas)
DeVolin, Dinah (Danny) Reif, Chad (Raina) DeVolin; and his grandchildren, Jacy (Jessica) DeVolin, Jaleen
(Dillon) Cowles, Kara Reif, Megan Reif, Collin (Savannah) Luft, Ethan (Wren) Luft, Donovan Luft, Fischer
Luft, Olivia DeVoli,n, and Caleb DeVolin; and 4 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his
parents, daughter Lisa DeVolin Luft, and granddaughters Brianna and Aria Luft.
Bill graduated from Texas Tech University and proudly served as an instructor in the United States Air Force
Force. Following his military service, he moved to Trinidad to help his parents run the Gooch Feed Store,
where he met his future wife, Jewel Vidano, whom he married on March 7, 1965. For a short time, he taught
English and Economics in Branson, Colorado, and worked in the office at the Allen Mine. Bill then
transitioned to his career as an employment specialist at the Colorado Job Service Center in Trinidad,
where he worked for 34 years until his retirement on July 31, 2000. His dedication and work ethic
earned him the respect and admiration of his co-workers and peers.
He was a devoted family man who taught his children the importance of hard work, respect, and above
all, the value of family. Bill, alongside his wife, ran the family farm east of Trinidad for 40 years. He was
active in the Masonic Lodge and a faithful member, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher of the First
Christian Church and enjoyed singing in the choir.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church on April 11th at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that donations be made in Bill’s name to either the Air Force Aid Society at afas.org/donate
or to the Wounded Warrior Project at support@woundedwarriorproject.org.
Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew him.