Special to the Town Crier
Rita Marie McDevitt grew up, married and worked in San Francisco before moving to Los Altos in 1950.
Rita Marie McDevitt grew up, married and worked in San Francisco before moving to Los Altos in 1950.
Rita Marie McDevitt, daughter of Irish immigrants, who taught third grade for 10 years before retiring to raise her six children, became a matriarch of teachers, scholars, scientists and athletes. She died peacefully Aug. 22 with her children present at Villa Siena in Mountain View. She was 94.
Mrs. McDevitt passed on her faith and passion for learning to family members and beyond; she was the family photographer and daily scribe, renowned for keeping notes on the doings and accomplishments of her husband, John B. McDevitt, children and grandchildren. She was an avid swimmer, golfer, gardener and reader.
