Devon Rae Richetti was born on February 7th, 1980 to Debbie Daehn and Kevin Palmer in Grangeville, Idaho. Debbie and Kevin later divorced, and Debbie moved to Helena. Soon after Debbie married John Daehn who in turn adopted Devon on November 16, 1984. Devon was then raised in East Helena where she went to school and eventually graduated from Helena High School in 1998.
While in high school Devon met J.T. Harrison. They dated and were married in January of 1999 in Dallas, Texas. While Devon and J.T. were living in Texas, they had two children together. Devon and J.T. were divorced in 2001. Devon moved back to Helena shortly afterward.
After moving back to Helena, Devon started working as a CNA for a variety of nursing homes for the elderly in the Helena area. While working as a CNA Devon met Mike Richetti. Devon and Mike were married in September of 2004. They then moved from Helena, to Alaska, then to Petaluma, California. Devon and Mike were divorced in 2006 and she moved back to Helena.
Devon left this life on December 9th, 2011 due to a fatal car accident. She was preceded in death by her mother; Deborrah Jayne Daehn, and grandfather; Wallace Raymond Murray. She is survived by her children; Jade and James Harrison, siblings; Landon Daehn, Andrew (Jami) Daehn, and Danielle (Michael) Andrewsen, father; John Daehn, nieces; Gabrielle Norris and Isabella Daehn, and nephews; Cameron and Nathan Andrewsen and Sylis? Daehn.
Through out Devon’s adult life, she continuously worked as a CNA in a variety of nursing homes. She worked in California, Montana, Alaska, and Massachusetts. She dearly enjoyed helping those who were not able to care for themselves and made some great friendships with both the residents and the people she worked with.
A family service and internment has already taken place. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Devon, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Joan Reiman says
We are so sorry about Devon.
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Becky & Don Phelps says
We want to express out deepest sympathies to Devon’s family. We are very sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman. She will be deeply missed by all who got the chance to know and love her.
Even though we knew her for only a short time, she touched our hearts in so many ways.
We had fun shopping and just watching movies. RIP angel Devon. We know you are now watching over us.
Katie Hurst Jennings says
To the Daehn family- I am so sorry for your loss. Its been years since I’ve seen Devon, but this stunned me just the same. I am so grateful to have known her and will always treasure the memories I have of her at girls camp and of the times that she and I spent together. May God bless and watch over each of you and her children.
Kelly Smail says
Devon was one of my closest friends… and the Hardest to get the trust of. She is , and will always be in my heart.
Her first husband and I went to grade school together. Not many people knew that at first… Along with that, goes the knowledge that aside from immediate family, I’d been the “confessor” for Devon more times than I can count. That may have been why I was kept outside of her family by her for so long…
Landon, you know she is remembered. Dad, I only really met you once (bringing her home one night…) but… Sometimes that’s all it takes.
If you need me, or would like me to help with a memorial, please let me know.
In your service,
Kelly
teresa menicucci says
JD and Devon’s family.
We don’t choose the sadness that comes our way. This is such a heavy sadness. I am praying for you all.
Sheila Kranich says
I love and miss you!
Rae Lynn Christians says
JD, I want you to know I am thinking of you and your family. I am sorry you are having to go through this again. Doesn’t seem fair, all’s I can think of is God has a plan and we don’t have control. JD please hang in there and know you have friends there for you.
God Speed! Rae Lynn
margaret jenkins says
andrew, drew, please know you are loved and cared for.
take good care of yourself.
J says
It has been a year….why?
There are Dreams and there are dreams… why do all the Dreams leave this place a cold and bitter land that is as a frozen autumn night in Forestvale?!?
It is just passed seventeen frigid Octobers since You changed me in a place of Leisure. This place is just a crazy dream. I remember it like yesterday. “You should have told me” – you said…
I hope Your spirit rests among God’s gold dappled streets.
We live in memories…. that’s all.
Many people’s prayers are with You because you were a part of something else.
My prayers for all of you who loved Her and for Her….