Gale DeVore's Obituary
Gale Alan DeVore, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away August 1, 2020 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Gale was born July 30, 1941 in Plano, Iowa, the first son and child of Roger and Anna Lou DeVore, and graduated from Seymour, Iowa High School in 1959. He earned his bachelor's degree from Northeast Missouri State University, now Truman State University in 1962. After college graduation, he entered Officer Training School at Medina Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas and later that year was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. In 1963, he married Sharon Bradley of Mystic, Iowa at Amarillo Air Base in Texas. They were married 56 years. He was manager for the U.S. Postal Service Material Distribution Center. After retirement he worked for several years at the Washburn University Bookstore. He also retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel, having worked as a Liaison Officer for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Gale was a member of First Baptist Church - Topeka, and served on several boards. He was a member of the Air Force Association, Military Officers Association, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and volunteered as a docent at the Great Overland Park Railroad Station. His is survived by his wife, Sharon, of the home; his son, Tom (Beth) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and his grandson, Jack, also of Colorado Springs. Also surviving is his brother, Gary (Sharon) DeVore; his brother, Dean (Ellen) DeVore; his sister, Jean (Gary) Smith; sister, Mary (Andy) Michael and sister, Rona (Tim) Lubben; as well as two aunts, one uncle, and many cousins, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Roger and Anna Lou DeVore, several aunts and uncles, and two cousins. Due to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour, Iowa on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 10 a.m. with military honors. Due to COVID 19, no visitation will be held. Masks and social distancing would be appreciated. A celebration of life event at a later date will be observed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka, KS 66611. His sweet, calm presence will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, our 'Keeper of the Keys!!!" To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gale DeVore please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Southlawn Cemetery Graveside Service AUG 12. 10:00 AM (CST) SOUTHLAWN CEMETERY 398 S 6th StSeymour, IA 52590
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