Robert E. DeVries

DE VRIES. Robert E
Kalamazoo, Michigan Loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2008. He was born June 3, 1934, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Richard and Marguerite DeVries residing there his whole life. Bob graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, was a life-long member of Second Christian Reformed Church, had served on Consistory, served on the Kalamazoo Christian Booster Club and served as Treasurer-Secretary for the Kalamazoo Men's Bowling Association for numerous years. He had also been inducted as a member of the Kalamazoo Association Bowling Hall of Fame in 1987. He was a Kalamazoo Gazette Motor Route Carrier for the last 18 years until his death. He loved watching his grandkids participate in their sporting events. He was united in marriage to Jean Elgersma DeVries on September 3, 1954, who preceded him in death on May 18, 2006. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Pam and Jeff Everts of Schoolcraft, Patti and Steve Groetsema of Augusta, Robin and Dan Kalleward of Vicksburg; 6 grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Chad, Shaun, Danielle and Kylie; and 1 brother, Jack Nancy DeVries and 3 sisters, Betty Tom Meeth, Barb McBarnes and Carole Pete Cucuirean. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dick DeVries. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd. with the Rev. Dr. Warren H. Lammers officiating. Interment will be in the West Oshtemo Cemetery. Friends may meet the family on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., and at the church one hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Second Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund. 343-1508 www.langelands.com