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Richard DEVAN Obituary
Richard "Rick" DeVan, Phd. Age 68. Resident of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on June 8, 2011 Gainsville, Florida. . University of Cincinnati Professor of Physiology and technical Consultant to the Department of Communication Sciences (Speech) and Disorders.Rick was a kind and generous man , full of life, diverse interests, loved classical music and Cincinnati's Symphony. An Alumus of Holmes High School Covington, KY, University of Cincinnati and Fairleight Dickenson University. Rick was an avid scuba diver and instructor. Certified as a diver in the 70's, PADI Divemaster and Instructor in the 80's, began Technical and cave diving in early 90's. Attained many certifications in both recreational and technical areas of diving. Enjoyed teaching and animal kingdom research in fresh water Jelly Fish. Assisted students at Scuba Unlimited, Blue Ash, OH. SERVICE 2PM Friday, June 24th Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Robbins Street and Madison Avenue, Covington, KY INTERMENT Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, KY. VISITATION 1:00PM until hour of service Friday at the funeral home. MEMORIALS may be made to Camp Ernst, 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 41005-9424. He is predeceased by his father Orrin "Pudy" E. Devan (1987), Mother Sylvia Day Harrison DeVan (1972) and Step Mother Helen Barton DeVan (2004). Surviving is his sister Sylvia Jean DeVan Moss, New York City, NY On-Line condolence www.allisonrosefuneralhome.com.
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Gary Floyd
July 5, 2011
I remember Ricky Devan, the older teenage kid that 'checked in all the boys' in at The Covington YMCA on Saturdays back in the early 60's. He changed the film reels, kept us orderly, and even handed out our towels and locker keys from the 'cage' in the basement by the pool locker room. Good guy, and sorry to read this news, but he did contribute greatly to our 'positive experience' at The Y! Sorry for this loss of a very active and caring guy.
Rita Schulte Whittle
June 29, 2011
Sylvia: My thoughts are with you. What a dear brother! Have great memories of you and Rick in our childhood days. I think of him each time I encounter a racoon and remember the cage built in your back yard to raise these little creatures. Please accept my condolences.
Bob Hendricks
June 23, 2011
Rick is a person that really enjoyed everything he did. He was very smart and always had a thirst for what was next. Rick is now in a place we have not been and once again he continues to explore. Best to you Rick keep on and maybe one day our paths will cross amd as always you got there first.Keep smiling.We will see you soon.
Rev. Patricia Hatfield
June 23, 2011
My sympathies and prayers go out to Rick's family and all who loved him.
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Dorothy Graichen
June 22, 2011
I worked with Rick at the St. Frances George Hospital in Cincinnati, Data Processing area. OMG what a fun guy to be around. Quick witted, jokester, prankster, never at a loss for words. We worked hard but we also played hard, the stories our department could tell..and do tell every chance we gather...Good Times, Good Times. RIP my friend - Dorothy Graichen
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