Paul H. DeVan

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 for the city council, state assembly and the Inglewood Mayor's race. Paul's second family was the Training and Research Foundation which he founded in 1966. He spent most of time making sure that the 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 will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 S. Crenshaw Blvd., 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. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.