Janice was born on April 30, 1954, to Paul Avon and Jean Elizabeth Myers McDonald, at Ardmore Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Her father served in the US Army Forces and US Air Force from 1945-1952.

DeVine served in the U.S. Army for 12 years, including deployment during the Persian Gulf War. She was one of approximately 26,000 female soldiers who served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. SGT DeVine received two medals for her service in the Gulf War: the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. 

After her discharge, DeVine moved to Bettendorf, Iowa. She resided there with her husband Steven, whom she married in Clarksville, Tennessee, in 1982. She had two sisters, and enjoyed spending time with her numerous nieces and nephews. She and Steven also enjoyed the company of their beloved dog, Dude.

DeVine was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. After a courageous year-long battle with the disease, DeVine passed away on July 13, 2011, at Trinity Medical Center in Bettendorf. Janice Kay DeVine leaves behind a legacy of a life spent amongst the military, and the meritorious service and dedication she showed the Armed Forces throughout that life.




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