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Annie DeVries Obituary

DE VRIES — Mrs. Annie DeVries, aged 94, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord Monday, April 28, 2003. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. and son, Rudy. She is survived by her son and two daughters, Rev. Ecko and Patricia DeVries of Grand Rapids, Julia and Henry Zylstra of Everson, WA, Grace and James Cremer of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mrs. Romke (Allie) Brinkman of the Netherlands; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11 AM at the Raybrook Manor Chapel, with the Rev. Ecko DeVries and the Rev. Harvey Kiekover officiating. Private interment Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel Wednesday 7 to 9 PM and at Raybrook Thursday from 10 to 11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home. Zaagman Memorial Chapel 2800 Burton St. SE

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2003.

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Ruth Chisnall

May 3, 2003

Dear DeVries Family,

I am a co-worker of Lisa, granddaughter to Annie DeVries. If, as I susspect, Lisa is a reflection of the kind of person her grandmother was, then Annie must have been a remarkable lady. My sympathy to your entire family.

Sue Zylstra

May 2, 2003

Dear DeVries Family,

May God give you His comfort and Peace at this time of loss. Many thoughts and prayers are being said on your behalf.



I am a coworker with Lisa.



Sincerely,

Sue Zylstra

Cindi Veldheer DeYoung

May 1, 2003

Dear DeVries family,

I work with Lisa at Hospice of Michigan, and we are honored to have her as one of our colleagues. My sympathies to all of you as you grieve Annie's death and honor her life.

Peace to you,

Rev. Cindi Veldheer DeYoung

Theresa Lynn

May 1, 2003

Dear Family of Annie DeVries: I'm so sorry for your loss. What a gift she must have been for all of you, having been on this earth for almost a century! If Lisa VanderWel is any indication of the kind of person her grandmother was, she must have been incredibly special. You all are in my prayers.



Sincerely,

Theresa Lynn

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