December 21, 1952 – June 26, 2026

Merry Lee Devlin passed away on June 26, 2026, at her home in Englewood, Colorado, surrounded with love and laughter.

Merry was born December 21, 1952, in Englewood, Colorado to Peter M. Klismet and Loraine E. (Steffenson) Klismet. Although Merry lived briefly in Kansas, Arkansas, and California, she returned to Colorado in 1980 and never again moved away from the state that she loved. Married in 1982 to Ted Devlin, the two enjoyed playing cards, being outdoors, fishing, wildlife, and exploring Colorado towns and landmarks.

Merry was a Registered Nurse (RN) who spent more than 35 years caring for others with compassion, kindness, and respect. Before retiring in 2015 from the State of Colorado, Merry had worked at the Rifle and Delta Correctional Centers, Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.

Merry was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who was always willing to listen, laugh, and commiserate with those she loved. Family was very important to Merry and her favorite moments included a full house, a busy kitchen, and the sound of laughter. Merry’s sense of adventure led her down many dirt roads and a few dead ends, but she was not easily deterred, and roadblocks only became opportunities to climb higher and get a better view.

Merry loved to read, primarily books and stories about the American west, animals, and nature. Sewing, knitting, and cross-stich were hobbies that Merry found to be relaxing. Merry loved nature and animals and never met a rescue dog she didn’t love. Some of Merry’s fondest memories were of camping as a young girl with her family, traveling to Yellowstone and Montana, and watching the world from her front porch.

Merry’s family was always a priority and while she loved her children, she adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Collecting wind-up toys was an early hobby that soon filled a large display cabinet with a variety of colorful toys that were “off limits,” until recently when the great grandchildren were allowed to play with them. Anyone who was fortunate enough to enjoy one of Merry’s homemade meals will tell you that she was a great cook and made the best breakfasts ever.

Merry was preceded in death by her dad in 1982, her mom in 2003, her husband, Ted, in 2021 and her sister, Kathy Gibson, in 2023. She is survived by her children, David Smith (Vickie) of Fontana, California, Angela Kistler of Englewood, Colorado, Aleeca Dinkel, of Agra, Kansas, William Allen Dinkel of Grand Junction, Colorado, Andrea Madden (Marc) of Manassas, Virginia, and fifteen grandchildren. Merry is also survived by her siblings Peter Klismet Jr. (Nancy), James Klismet, Cheryl Embrey (Paul Sr.), and many precious nieces and nephews who share great memories of being at Merry’s home for many family celebrations.

Merry lived her life looking forward to whatever waited for her beyond the next horizon; her family finds great comfort and peace in knowing that as she began her next journey, she was warmly welcomed into the arms of those who went before her.

Service details are pending; however, Merry will rest peacefully with her husband, Ted, at Fort Logan National Cemetery.