Devin Leon Woods

Devin Leon Woods, 65, of Soda Springs, Idaho passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. He was born in Spanish Fork, Utah to Leon Jex Thomas and Joy Dean Woods on December 27, 1957. He grew up in Grace, Idaho. He attended Grace High School and moved to Soda and graduated from Soda Springs High School. 

Devin married his high school sweetheart, Carol Hemmert, in Soda Springs on September 24, 1977. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple. Devin and Carol were blessed with five children and fifteen grandchildren. His family meant everything to him. 

Devin served in the U.S. Navy and has many fond memories of the time he served and friends he made, still keeping in touch with many of them. He worked at Simplot and later Monsanto until retiring due to health issues. 

Devin was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and ice fishing. He also loved backpacking with his children, family campouts, games of sock ball in the yard, and playing basketball in the driveway. 

Devin was a hard worker and taught his children and grandchildren the value of hard work. He always encouraged them and pushed them to their full potential in all they did.

Devin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong testimony. He loved reading the scriptures and had numerous callings throughout his life. 

Devin is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol, and five children: Jessica (Aaron) Ozburn, Jennifer (Brian) Bunderson, Shannon (Forrest) Green, Rase (Tabitha) Woods, and Sierra Woods, and 15 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Joy, and eight siblings.

A viewing and funeral services were held at the Hooper LDS Church, 281 East Hooper Avenue in Soda Springs on Friday, December 1, 2023.