Dr. George S. Devins

January 28, 1929 - May 11, 2012

Dr. George S. Devins, 76, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Village Shalom. Funeral services 10:00am, Monday May 14 at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah 12320 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66209. Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. The family suggests contributions to The Torah Learning Center or The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. George was born January 28, 1936 to Dr. Edward and Ida Devins. He was a lifelong Kansas City resident. He graduated Paseo High School, attended Wentworth Military Academy and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Rockhurst College. He received his medical degree from Kansas University School of Medicine, was chief resident at Menorah Hospital and then returned to KU where he completed a pulmonary fellowship. George started his private practice in pulmonary and allergy medicine in 1966 and also served as physician to the Kansas City, MO police department for 20 years. George retired in 2009. His children and grandchildren were everything to him. He lived every day to hear from them and of their accomplishments, which he considered more important than his own. Despite a thriving medical practice he was always there for his family making sure all of their needs were provided for. George was a generous, caring and kind man with a good sense of humor. He greatly impacted the community both publicly and in his professional life. He loved his patients, almost considering them family, and they loved him in return. He was an active member of the Jewish community, a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and active at both Torah Learning Center and Chabbad House. George was a proud supporter of the State of Israel. George is survived by his son: Sidney Devins and his wife Sally; daughter: Marty Devins Chaplick all of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Alison, David and Alexandra Chaplick, Lindsay, Erin, Mackenzie and Skylar Devins; long time caretaker and friend Karen Austin.