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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event report): October 24, 2005 (October 18, 2005)
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 	 	 	 	 	
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)	 	001-32318
(Commission File Number)	 	73-1567067
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)	
 	 	 	
20 NORTH BROADWAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	 	73102
(Zip Code)	
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 405) 235-3611
     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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	Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers	
	Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits	
SIGNATURES	
Press Release	

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
     Devon Energy Corporation hereby furnishes the information set forth in its Press Release, dated October 24, 2005, announcing the October 18, 2005 resignation of Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr., as a member of Devon’s Board of Directors, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
      (c) Exhibits
          99.1 Devon Energy Corporation Press Release dated October 24, 2005.
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
 	 	
 	By:  	/s/ Janice A. Dobbs  	 	
 	 	Janice A. Dobbs 	 	
Date: October 24, 2005 	 	Corporate Secretary 	 	
 	
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EXHIBIT 99.1

 	 	 	
20 North Broadway	 	Telephone: (405) 235-3611	
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102-8260	 	Fax: (405) 552-4667	

NEWS RELEASE
 	 	 	
Investor contact:	 	Zack Hager	
 	 	(405) 552-4526	
 	 	 	
Media contact:	 	Brian Engel	
 	 	(405) 228-7750	
DEVON ENERGY ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR
ROBERT MOSBACHER, JR.
OKLAHOMA CITY — October 24, 2005 — Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) today reported that Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr. has resigned from the company’s board of directors. He has served on Devon’s board of directors since 1999.
     Mosbacher’s resignation follows his recent appointment as president and chief executive officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). OPIC supports American business investment overseas and is an independent agency of the federal government.
     “We are deeply appreciative of Rob’s contributions to Devon,” commented J. Larry Nichols, chairman and chief executive officer. “While his presence on Devon’s board will be missed, we congratulate Rob on his new position and are confident of his success.”
     Devon Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent energy company engaged in oil and gas exploration, production and property acquisitions. Devon is the largest U.S.-based independent oil and gas producer and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For additional information, visit www.devonenergy.com .
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