Birth date: Sep 15, 1970 Death date: Nov 19, 2008
DeVonne Laudeman-Becker, beloved daughter, mother and wife, 38 of Highland, CA was called home by our Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in San Diego, CA. DeVonne is survived by her husband, Randy, daughter, Stevie, son Bobby a Read Obituary
Just found out. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
All our Love
Chuck and Cindy##imported-begin##Cindy Brittell##imported-end##
Randy & Family
I know this time is hard for you, but keep your faith alive and strong in the lord and he will help carry you guys through this. Randy when we talked ath the Reunion, you were the happiest I had seen you in ,many years, keep that happiness and memories close to your heart, god bless you all##imported-begin##Tim Ellis##imported-end##
I am very sorry and shocked to hear what had happend. I knew De Vonne in High School, she was a very beautiful, kind and loving friend. I will never forget her. I know this must be very hard for the both of you, Marilyn and Norm, you were a very close family. Keep your faith in God, he is the light in times of darkness.##imported-begin##John Quiroz##imported-end##
Marilyn, Norm, and Family-- We were so sorry to read of DeVonne's death. Had heard sometime back that she was having some health problems. May God surround each of you with his love. May you always remember your wonderful memories. It has been some time since seeing all of you --skating days at the "Stardust".I had hoped to attend the service today but was not able to come. We sometimes watch the skating tapes of practice, contests, and regionals and remember the good times and the experience of skating. Julie was out of town but I let her know about DeVonne. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you know lots of love and support. Many blessings go out to each of you.
All our love-- Karen and Jim Hardin; Julie, Desi, and Patrick Arellano; Steve, Letty, Karen, and Chris Hardin##imported-begin##Karen Hardin##imported-end##
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although i didnt know De Vonne I do know Randy. My prayers are with you
Geary##imported-begin##Geary Willis##imported-end##
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF DEVONNE.I COULD WRITE A BOOK OF GREAT MEMORIES U AND I SHARED DEVONNE .MY HEART HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I HEARD THE NEWS.I JUST WANT U TO KNOW THAT U WILL ALWAYS HAVE A HUGE PLACE IN MY HEART.THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GOOD FRIEND.I KNOW THAT YOUR CHILDREN WILL FOLLOW U AS A ROLE MODEL IN THE FUTURE.IM GOING TO MISS YOU MY FRIEND. XOXO MICHELLE ##imported-begin##MICHELLE HERRERA MANZANO##imported-end##
You will be missed and I love you! ##imported-begin##Michelle Drew##imported-end##
MY FRIEND DEVONNE
I WROTE DOWN A FEW WORDS TO EXPRESS THE FRIENDSHIP THAT I SHARED WITH MY FRIEND DEVONNE.
DEVONNE WAS GENTLE SOUL, A WONDERFUL MOTHER, A DEVOTED WIFE AND DEDICATED DAUGHTER AND TRUE FRIEND. SHE WAS THE ONE YOU ALWAYS WANTED SEE CAUSE WHEN YOU SAW HER SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. SHE WAS ONE THAT TOUCHED EVERYONE IS SOME WAY THAT MADE YOU ALWAYS REMEMBER HER. SHE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD…I DON’T THINK I EVER HEARD ANYTHING NEGATIVE FROM HER….EVER.
I LOVED MY FRIEND WITH ALL MY HEART AND HER FAITH WAS REAL AND TRUE. SHE BELIEVED, LOVED AND TRUSTED THE LORD WITH ALL HER HEART.
WE SHARED A FEW COMMON AREAS IN OUR LIVES AND THAT IS OUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS WHO ARE NOW AND I BELIEVE WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST OF FRIENDS WE ALSO SHARED WITH EACH OTHER, ON MANY OCCASIONS, OUR FAITH IN THE LORD.
OUR DAUGHTERS, STEVIE AND RACHEL JOINED VOLLEYBALL TOGETHER A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND WE SPENT A LOT TIME SHARING OUR LIFE STORIES OVER LONG PRACTICES AND DAY AND WEEKEND EXCURSIONS.
WE WOULD GET TOGETHER AND SHARE STORIES ABOUT WHAT ARE DAUGHTERS ARE UP TO NOW…… SHE WOULD HAVE A LITTLE INFORMATION THAT I DIDN’T AND I WOULD HAVE SOME SHE DIDN’T …..WE SHARED A LOT OF LAUGHS…. THE GIRLS ALWAYS KEPT US LAUGHING ABOUT SOMETHING…BUT WE ALWAYS HAD FAITH IN THE WOMEN THEY WOULD BECOME. SHE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH ABOUT BEING A GOOD MOTHER AND GOOD FRIEND.
IN THIS MOMENT…GODS CHOICE WAS DEVONNE AND THOUGH ALL US MAY NOT AGREE, I REJOICE THAT MY FRIEND IS IN THE LOVING ARMS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. I WILL NOT GRIEVE AS A HOPELESS ONE KNOWING SHE IS IN GODS CARE AND IN CHRIST WE ARE MADE ALIVE.
MY HEART IS BROKEN I’M GOING TO MISS MY FRIEND, BUT I ALSO KNOW THAT ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE THERE TOGETHER AND THESE TEARS WILL ALL BE DRY.
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Randy, Stevie, Bobby, Marilyn and Norm -
I was able to meet De Vonne at my 20 year high school reunion. I was taken back my her beauty. She had a smile and a warm sense around her. Though I only spoke with De Vonne for a brief moment, I could tell she had a beautiful soul. She and I could of easily of been good friends. That was the feeling I got. During this difficult time, may you remember and feel the love she had for all of you. Carry on the way De Vonne wanted you to. Take care of one another, take care of those precious children. In reading her notes of Facebook, she made an entry that said "De Vonne is lovin her friends and family" May you contiune to feel her love. Randy - You hang in there. She left you with all her trust to raise Stevie and Bobby. What an honor. And...when those days come when you feel you can't go on, take those kids out to yours and De Vonne's favorite place or favorite restaurant. And when you see the smiles on those two childrens faces, know it is De Vonne smiling down at you. All my love and prayer, Nicole ##imported-begin##Nicole Lindemann##imported-end##
I've had the time, over the past week, to think things over - from the moments that we had together and the one's that we missed. I'm so sorry for those missed opportunities. Yet I am so thankful for those special moments that we did have. DeVonne and I weren't always the closest pair, but that was okay, we understood each other and, when those really bad times came up, were there for each other. We hugged each other's babies, rode the single parent roller coaster together for a bit, and, of course, had our bad times (especially when fighting over the front seat as kids). One particular thing stands out, however. DeVonne was one of a few to remember my birthday one year...and despite the fact that we weren't really the type to exchange gifts (unless it was our Christmas name drawing)...she gave me a particularily touching gift that year. I have on my front porch a very large plant, that used to be tiny, that she gave me with a book titled "God Always Has a Plan B". I've been reading through this book over the past days and found a passage that stood out...that I know she would want me to share. It says...
Life is a refining process. Our response to it determines whether we will be ground down or polished up. On a piano, one person sits down and plays sonatas, while another merely bangs away at "Chopsticks." The piano is not responsible. It's how you touch the keys that makes the difference. It's how you play what life gives you that determines your joy and shine.
As I sit here, pounding out my "Chopsticks"...I want to thank DeVonne for the beautiful sonatas that she so gracefully played for me. She shined all the time during her plan B and showed everyone around her that one can truly find joy during those times when there seemed to be little hope.
I love you a miss you, 'Vonne!!!
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