DeVan, Paul H.

August 25, 1927 - May 5, 2010

Paul H. DeVan, 82, died peacefully at his home in Inglewood, 
Ca. He is survived by daughters Tamara, Kimberly, the late 
Paul Jr. and longtime companion Elaine Atlow. Paul served his 
country in World War II. His devotion was to his family first. 
He was married to the late Willa Mae DeVan. Paul's passion 
was for sports, politics and service to the community. He 
played professional football with the L.A. Rams and Green 
Bay Packers. Paul ran for public office in the City Council, 
State Assembly and the Inglewood Mayor's race. Paul's 
second family was Training and Research Foundation which 
he founded in 1966. He spent most of time making sure that 
Training and Research Foundation carried out its mission of 
providing quality services to children and families in the Head 
Start Program. Paul enjoyed having fun with his best friend 
"Buddy", the chocolate Labrador. Viewing on Thursday, May 
13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 S. 
Crenshaw Bl., L.A., Ca. Funeral services on Friday, May 14, 
2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Faithful Central Bible Church, The 
Living Room, 400 W. Florence Ave., Inglewood, Ca.

Published in the Los Angeles Times from May 13 to May 14, 
2010