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Margaret DeFrees Obituary
Margaret DeFrees went into the loving arms of Jesus on August 26th, 2014 at 3:00PM, at the age of 95. Margaret was the oldest of 3 children born to John & Bertha Kruick. Her parents, and her brothers, John & Herman Kruick as well as her husband of 65 years, William, preceded her in death.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Berdine DeFrees, and sons John (Barbara) & Douglas (Rosalyn); 5 grandchildren & one great grandson.
Margaret had an eye for decorating and enjoyed traveling & gardening. She was also very devout in her Christian faith.
There will be a Graveside committal on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Cypress Lawn Cemetery 1615 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at the First Christian Reformed Church, 14555 25th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, with reception to follow. Memorials may be made to Shoreline Christian School, 2400 NE 147th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155 or a charity of your choice.
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September 6, 2014
Prayers to you and the entire Kruik family. Karen.
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A. H.
August 30, 2014
Sincerest condolences to your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
August 29, 2014
God will make you firm; he will make you strong. (1 Pet. 5:10)
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