[NOTE: Glenn's OC Register is published below the comments, with the online address on how to sign his Guest Book.] The police and City Hall communities are mourning the death of retired Sgt. Glenn Deveney, who died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 64. Police mourn beloved sergeant Glenn Deveney, 64, dies after a long battle with cancer. By BARBARA GIASONE The Orange County Register FULLERTON The police and City Hall communities today are mourning the death of retired Sgt. Glenn Deveney, who died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.
Deveney retired 10 years ago after 32 years with the Police Department, where he worked every detail.
Affectionately called "Sgt. Motor Mouth" by his co-workers, Deveney was an imposing figure at more than 6 feet tall with white hair. He loved nothing more than stopping on the street or in the office to greet and chat.
"If he met you on the sidewalk, the conversation would be interrupted continually by passersby shouting 'Hi Dev' or 'Hi Sarge,'" city spokeswoman Sylvia Palmer-Mudrick said. "He was just that kind of guy who loved everyone and everyone loved him."
Police Chief Pat McKinley said even after Deveney retired, he stayed on as a "fixture," keeping in touch with all the retired police officers.
Fullerton was Deveney's town.
He went through the school system, graduating from Fullerton Union High School, Fullerton College, Cal State Fullerton – and then returning to the college campuses to teach criminal justice.
When he was discharged from the Marine Corps, he applied to the police department. Chief Wayne Bornhoft told Deveney to return in a year.
The proud Marine followed orders and launched a career that took him from patrol to administrative positions.
"He was strong-willed, and an incredible patriot," McKinley said.
Deveney told friends that when he retired, he wanted his legacy to be: "Tall guy with white hair, talked a lot and always treated us fairly."
He is survived by his wife, Flo, and daughters Kelly, a dispatcher at FPD, and Kerri, who works at the Anaheim Police Department; two brothers and four sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E. Bastanchury Road. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Glenn Deveney Memorial Fund at Fullerton Community Bank, 200 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, for dispersal to Deveney's favorite charities. NOTE: Sylvia Palmer-Mudrick is the wife of Randy Mudrick, SHHS '67, who also works for the police department. Randy is also a photographer.
Deveney, Glenn A., retired from the Fullerton Police Dept. died Aug. 25, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Flo; daughters, Kelly and Kerri; two brothers; and four sisters. Services will be held on Thursday Aug. 30, at 9:30AM at Loma Vista Mem. Park. In lieu of flowers donations to the Glenn Deveney Memorial fund in C/O Fullerton Community Bank, 200 W. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA. 92832, funds to be distributed to Glenn's favorite charities. McAulay & Wallace Published in the Orange County Register on 8/29/2007 Open to sign: http://www.legacy.com/orangecounty/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=93518440 God bless the entire Deveney family. The City of Fullerton is as fortunate to have all of you living there as it was to have Glenn's presence in the police department all those years. He was a one of a kind guy who made gatherings better by his presence. I loved the stories I used to hear about him and the other officers during the social get-togethers. Although I cannot be at the funeral, my thoughts will be with all of you throughout that day and the days to come. Teresa Bryerton (Penn Valley, CA) Contact me August 29, 2007
Glenn was our neighbor for 8 years. Every time I would see him, he would always say, "be safe" or "be careful" as he said goodbye. He and Flo are all you can ask for in neighbors, and we will all miss him very much. Dan, Tiffany and Krista. Dan Eliot (Fullerton, CA)
August 29, 2007 Flo, Kelly and Kerri, Glenn was blessed to have you as a family. The rest of us were blessed to have Glenn as a friend. Mimi and I loved Glenn and feel that he was a Fullerton treasure. He was the most well known Fullerton Police Officer in my memory and I cherish my years with him. The entire Deveney Family has our sincere condolences. Rex & Mimi Stricklin Rex Stricklin (Morristown, TN) Contact me August 29, 2007 Flo, Kelly and Kerri, Glenn was blessed to have you as a family. The rest of us were blessed to have Glenn as a friend. Mimi and I loved Glenn and feel that he was a Fullerton treasure. He was the most well known Fullerton Police Officer in my memory and I cherish my years with him. The entire Deveney Family has our sincere condolences. Rex & Mimi Stricklin Rex Stricklin (Morristown, TN) Contact me August 29, 2007 Glenny you were such a joy to us & we loved you dearly as one of our own. I will miss all the jokes & laughter you brought into my life. Grandpa Wayne & you will be smiling down on us. Auntie Marge. Marge Wilkey (Las Vegas, NV) August 29, 2007 To Flo and family. I read this morning that Glenn had passed away. He and I were closely involved with the California Check Investigators Association in the late 1970's. He was very involved and motivated, and as you know, always had an idea, opinion and was never afraid to express himself. He was a credit to Law Enforcement and the CCIA. Bob Werner, Past State President, California Check Investigators Association. Bob Werner (MISSION VIEJO, CA) Contact me August 29, 2007 I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sgt. Glenn Deveney. I will always hold onto the memories I have of Sgt. Deveney when I was a Police Officer Recruit at the Fullerton College Police Academy. Sgt. Deveney was an amazing instructor and man to me. I loved his sense of humor and old school approach to life’s obstacles. Thank you Sgt. Deveney for helping me become a stronger person and teaching me a little bit more about myself. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Pete Araujo (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) Contact me August 29, 2007 He was a great man. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. God Bless. John Kelley August 29, 2007 I will always remember Glen's cheerful, funny presence in the room. His hillarious stories that brought us to tears from laughter. He was a man with a big heart, loved by all who had the priviledge to know him. I know he is smiling upon all of us and is resting peacefully knowing he left behind a family bonded with love. Jan Wilkey Moffitt (Las Vegas, NV) Contact me
