"It's been nine months since you left this earth. You are missed so much no one can take your place. Love you so much"
In loving memory of
Devlin Lane Lockman
May 13, 1975 - December 20, 2013
Devlin Lockman, 38, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28th at Gunderson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Devlin was born on May 13, 1975 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up and attended schools in Fort Dodge, graduating from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1993. He went on to receive an Associate degree from ICCC and attended Iowa State University. Devlin had lived in Ames since 1997 where he was employed as a general contractor.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Smith, Fort Dodge, his children Devlin, Aleesia, and Anthony; his seven brothers, Larry, Tyrone, Alan, Danny, David, Stanley and James and many other close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Jim, paternal grandparents Mary and Daniel Lockman, and maternal grandparents Hertha and Einar Ostbloom.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"Isabella is a bright, sweet daughter you never met. Wish she had the chance to meet you."
"Sorry that he left so soon. Even sadder that his daughter isabella never got a chance to meet him"
"Devlin,
You always talked about your kids. I remember one time when we went to the park with your three and you. You were such a proud father; Talking about how your oldest was in tae-Kwai-do and how smart they were. You gleamed when you talked about them. Their pictures were proudly displayed. Your daughter had written a list of house rules or "laws" as she had wrote on the page and we had laughed together about that specific memory.; and how she was the only girl so you boys had given her a hard time. You were one of the best parents I knew; you would have done anything for your babies. "
"Devlin,
I hope you know how much I loved you and miss you. You were always there for me and looked out for me growing up. You truly cared more about your family than anything. We worked on installing a floor together and even though I had no idea what I was doing you were patient with me and showed me how to do everything the right way. I was proud of what we did together and I'd give anything to be able to work on another floor with you. I hope you know how much I miss you and pray that one day we will see each other again. I know you are watching down on us and protecting us like you did while you were here with us. I love you cousin, and will continue to remember the great times we had, because I know you'd want to see me smile and not cry."
"Devlin was my cousin, and we went on many family vacations when we were younger. One vacation was to the Grand Canyon, and Devlin hiked to the bottom with my dad, my brother Travis, and I. We were camping about halfway up, and when we got to our campsite, Devlin was very excited to hike back down about a mile to a place he saw that he said was "paradise". We found it, and it was about 30 feet down in a canyon, with a pool filled with crystal clear water and a beautiful waterfall. It really was like paradise. When it was time for us to head back to camp, it started to rain, and we didn't think when we were going to "paradise" that it might be pretty difficult to get out if it was raining, since the rocks would be slippery. We did have trouble getting out, but Travis and I weren't scared, because we knew our big cousin Devlin would figure a way to get us out. Devlin eventually found a part of the rock that was short enough that he could climb up and help the two of us get out, and back to the trail and back to camp.
Devlin, you were always there to look out for us growing up, and I always looked up to you. I love and miss you very much.
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"To my brother,
You were the one that taught me right from wrong. The one that knocked me down then helped me back up. The one that told me storys that made me laugh. The one that got annoyed when I wanted to hang out with u all the time. The one that taught me how to play. The one that showed me the value of family/friends. The one that never let me give up. The one that supported my life decisions. You were the one that made me believe that life gets. better no matter how tough it gets and you were the one that I loved. Nobody will ever replace you, nobody will ever forget you. You will be in our hearts, minds, and soul until we are reunited again. "
"Just wanted to say for the short time I knew you Devlin, you were such a great person to be around. When James was living before he passed, he introduced me to you. I thought right away how special you were, especially the beautiful kids you had. I want to say that you are such an inspirational person, and had many strengths. I will always remember just this brief time meeting you. Now you are up in heaven with James Opheim you best friend. You will always be remembered and missed dearly!"
"I've always been real close to my brother Devlin. I looked up to him in so many ways, and relied upon him for so much. I always knew if I was feeling "out of sorts" or overly emotional, he would be there if he could. The one thing I admired most about him though, is the fact that he wouldn't let me use my disabilities as an excuse. He would tell me when I was wrong, and wouldn't hold anything back in the telling! :)
An no matter how bad I messed up my life and those around me, he never gave up. He was always there to help me. He never ever believed I was a lost cause. In fact, he made a point of letting me know everyday that I was capable of so much more than I was doing.
I wouldn't be the man I am today, or the man I'm still becoming, if it wasn't for my BIG BROTHER Devlin, molding my transformation, with love, Toughness, Brutal honesty, and the occasional big brother little brother beatdown, ( we all know it happens .
An I'll never stop trying to be more than you wanted Bro... For as long as I draw breath! :)
I love you, miss you constantly, and think of you every minute of every day. I do it with the knowledge that your still watching over me, not physically, but Even more amazing than you were in life! "
"The1st "Lockman Family Reunion" in 1975 took place in Lincoln, Nebraska and this is the year that Devlin and his cousin Damon were born. Aunt Linda & I had the two newest additions to the Lockman family, born one month apart! Devlin I will always remember your kind spirit and welcoming smile at each family reunion we attended together. You will be truly missed, yet you will live on in your family & friends hearts. Loving thoughts will be a comfort to our hearts...."