Paul E. Devening

Paul E. Devening, 74, beloved father & grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Olathe, Kansas on January 18, 2014. Paul was born November 1, 1939 in Kane, IL, the son of Clifford & Anna Belle Devening.

Paul was a long time employee of Builders Steel and retired from the Ironworkers Local #10 in late 2001. His career as an ironworker spanned 40 years and numerous states. He also served in the United States Marine Corp after high school. Paul enjoyed his retirement, spending plenty of time fishing in areas around Hugo, OK and Tekamah, NE.

Paul is survived by his 4 children, Kathy (John) Scruggs of Olathe, KS, Ken (Judy) Devening of St. Peters, MO, Shelley Taylor of Canal Winchester, OH, Mike Devening of New Strawn, KS; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 2 brothers, James (Beverly) Devening of Tekamah, NE, Robert (Roseanne) Devening of Crystal, MN and many nieces & nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased in death by one brother, William "Bill" Devening.

Paul was very talented and wore many hats in his lifetime not the least being a great father and grandfather. He was known for his unique outlook on how to fix any problem. Paul also enjoyed life with friends and family whether hosting or enjoying football gatherings, having fish fries at the local watering holes or throwing annual summer parties. He taught us many things such as you can cook a turkey in under an hour, carp & crappie is as good as catfish and it takes a while to break in a truck. Most of all Paul never met a stranger, having friends everywhere he went, in his many and varied travels.

Please join us this Saturday, January 25, 2014 to honor our memories and share stories of Paul in a celebration of life memorial service. This causal & heartfelt memorial will be from 12 – 4 pm at the Olathe Eagles Lodge, 24125 W. 135th St., Olathe, KS 66061. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital at OHH Auxiliary c/o Charla Rhodes 4050 West Memorial Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73120.