DeVor Moss

DeVor Moss was born April 20, 1933, to Elden and Blanche Moss in Woods Cross, Utah. A childhood of hard work, school, and sports molded a man of dedication and compassion. He attended local schools, ending up at Davis High School. In high school, Dad was an exceptional athlete earning All-American status in wrestling, All-State in football and State 440 track record which stood for many years. He played basketball and baseball with the Dart teams. Known for his extreme quickness, it was said that Dad could get to the quarterback faster than the full back.

After a semester at Utah State University playing football, he was drafted into the Korean Conflict as a member of the Army. Between the draft and placement at Fort Hood in Texas, Dad found, swooned and married Marjory Winegar of Woods Cross. Their whirlwind engagement lasted a total of 16 hours between a leave from Boot Camp and leaving on deployment. Married on September 30, 1951, Dad initiated a journey of selfless dedication and infinite love for family, God, and country. It should be noted that the local paper, in announcing their marriage, pointed out that the Devil (Dad) was marrying the Angel (Mom). Dad had a well-deserved reputation as a prankster and rabble rouser, a quality honored by his sons.

Injured in a training exercise involving large caliber guns backblast, early marriage included trips to Walter Reed Hospital where Dad’s sacrifice of his hearing was treated and confirmed. After the injury and graduating first in Cook School, Dad continued service at the Airforce station in Labrador. For the rest of his life, Dad struggled to hear but never complained, having proudly served his beloved America at the Distant Early Warning Installation in Saglek Bay. Early marriage also included genuine love and care for his dear Marjory. Mom suffered significant health scares throughout their marriage; and for their 72 years together, Dad always honored his covenant of ‘in sickness or health.’

Dad was a master Electrician working for Wasatch Electric Company of Salt Lake City. He was a project manager of numerous large-scale endeavors, including the Delta Power Plant, Lakeview Hospital, Southern Nevada Water Project and the Salt Lake County Building, among many others. He was proud of the accomplishments of his chosen trade. In 1994, his armed service injury finally became too much, forcing Dad into a medical retirement.

Dad was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His church dedication was family and community centered. A simple understanding of the gospel as pure love and an abundance of blessings drove his activity unto the last breaths of his life. He held many positions, including Elders’ Quorum President, High Priest Leader, High Counselor and Bishop. Second to his role as father, Dad loved being bishop. A youth-oriented bishop, he dedicated his time to hope and love.

Family life was his priority. Camping, hunting, attendance at Honor Society events, football games and band competitions. He and mom traveled the world, visiting every continent except Australia. He oversaw a house filled with love and books and learning; and music was required of each son, and Dad never missed a recital. Dad was in love with Mom, proud of his sons and a servant to all. As spouses joined the family, Dad simply multiplied his love with his capacity for including, accepting and laughter. When grandchildren arrived, his lap was always open, his pockets always filled with treats and his heart with love. He was G-pops to seven great grandchildren. He gave freely to all his family and the numerous adopted families he and Mom found. A better dad has yet to be created.

Dad died as he lived, surrounded by family. His life was cut short by a quick metastasizing lung cancer. His death was much like his athletic prowess: fast, decisive, devastating. Yet compassion-filled, terminating suffering and not prolonging the pain. He will be missed: his radiant smile, his approving nods even when he couldn’t hear, his stories of pranks and his love affair with Mom, his dad jokes told to whomever, his gentle kiss on grandkids’ cheeks and his desire for peace.

DeVor is survived by his best friend/wife of 72 years, Marjory Winegar Moss of Bountiful, Utah; three sons: Kevin (Patty) of Bountiful, Utah, Randy (Nancy) of Mountain Green, Utah, and Darin (Shelly) of Syracuse, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Elden Moss, his mother Blanche Cleverly Moss, his brothers Harold Moss, Dwayne Moss, sister LaVon Nelson, infant siblings Sylvia Moss and Twins 1 and 2.

The Funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the LDS Church House at 3350 South 100 East Bountiful, Utah where a viewing will be held from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at Bountiful City Cemetery at 2224 South 200 West Bountiful, Utah.

A live stream will be provided by the ward at this link: https://zoom.us/j/92907232988

The Family wishes to express gratitude and love to all the friends who have poured out love and support during this time.