Adam Daniel DeVeny

In Loving Memory of Adam Daniel DeVeny April 11, 1983 – August 27, 2026 

Adam Daniel DeVeny was a son, a father, a brother, a grandson, an uncle, and a friend. He was a hardworking man who loved his family, loved the outdoors, and was happiest when he was doing what he knew best working with his hands, being outside, and enjoying the places he called home. 

Adam grew up in Ridgway and spent his younger years on the family ranch, where he learned the meaning of hard work from his Gram and Grandad. He was right there beside them, doing whatever needed to be done. He cleaned ditches, fixed fence, helped with haying, and rode horses to move cattle. Those days on the ranch helped shape the man Adam would become. He knew how to work hard, he knew how to get his hands dirty, and he never shied away from a job that needed doing. 

Adam had a natural talent for working on things and figuring out how they worked. After graduating in 2001, he attended WyoTech and learned diesel mechanics. He helped build a power line from Ridgway to Ouray and then went on to attend Hotline school at Mesa State. His career eventually took him from Colorado to Texas and Oklahoma, where he worked building transmission lines and later continued working as a diesel mechanic and equipment operator. No matter where work took him, Colorado always remained home.

Adam was also a dad. His children, Ryker and Tayton, were an important part of his life. When Tayton was diagnosed with leukemia, Adam moved to Oklahoma so he could be there while she went through treatment. Thankfully, she recovered, and Adam was able to be there to see her come through that difficult time. Being there for his children was something that mattered deeply to him. 

Adam found his happiness outdoors. He loved snowmobiling, four-wheeling and jeeping, camping, hog hunting, fishing, and anything that involved being outside. He loved adventure and the freedom of being out in the mountains and open country. If there was a fish to catch, a campfire to sit around, or a machine that needed to be worked on, Adam was probably right at home, usually with a dog by his side. His dog Tic traveled with him wherever the adventure was. After loosing Tic, he got Luna, his new adventure buddy. Adam loved his dogs and most of the time you’d find them in the passenger seat of his Jeep right next to him. 

Those who knew Adam will remember his hardworking nature, his love of the outdoors, and the many memories made along the way. They will remember the years spent on the ranch, the miles traveled for work, the time spent outdoors, and, most importantly, the moments shared with family. 

Adam leaves behind his children, Ryker and Tayton; his parents, Duane and Karla DeVeny; his brother, Clay DeVeny (Shelby); his nephews, Cash and Trent; his Gram, Kay Ary; his aunts and uncles, Anita (Bob) Posey, Cathy (Randy) Blakeman, Diana Raine, Rhonda (Guy) Gard, Jnl (Ron) Linsacum, and Paula (Ken) Norell; along with numerous cousins, extended family, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Betty DeVeny and Cliff Ary. 

Adam’s life may have been far too short, but he left his mark on the people who loved him. He will be missed in all the little places where he used to be—the ranch, the shop, the mountains, the trails, and around the people who knew him best. 

There will always be an empty place where Adam should be, but there will also always be memories of him that cannot be taken away. 

He will be remembered. 

He will be missed.

And he will always be loved. 

A memorial service will be held at Montrose Christian Church Thursday September 3rd at 2:00pm.