Clarissa De Vries

Bill, Criss and you were creative in your hymn-writing. As I remember, you wrote and composed together for festive occasions as well as sad ones. I pray that others remember you, as you paid tribute to others in your art.

Bill and family,
We are saddened and recall fondly the years of growing up together. We will sorely miss Criss.

To the family of Mrs. Van Hof, I am truely sorry for your loss. Mrs. Van Hof was a wonderful woman and a wonderful teacher. I loked forward to my music classes at Seymore. She will be missed.

I will never forget Mrs. Van Hof's music classes at Seymour, so many years ago now! She was a truly special lady who made music fun and helped inspire so many children, My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

I can't begin to measure the influence "Mrs. Music" had on my three children at Mason Elementary School. She was a fantastic teacher and a lovely person. My kids will always remember her lemon drops, jumping off the piano on their birthdays, the terrific shows she put on, and her sincere affection for her students. I am so very sorry for your loss; Chriss was gem.

Rev. DeVries and Family:
I remember foundly my days at Dearborn Christian having Mrs. DeVries for 7/8th grade English. She was always so perky, and found a way to sneak us into the sanctuary for some singing and her playing the Organ. She was so loving to her students. When I was told of her passing I was surprised and saddened. But alas she is in the Arms of her Savior playing the most magnificent organ ever with her Savior listening and appluading more loudly than any audience before.

Very sorry to hear about your loss Bill. Im sure Clarissa was an amazing music teacher, mother and wife. Even though i only had the opportunity to meet her a couple times.

Dear Rev. DeVries, I didn't have the pleasure of seeing your wife often at AGO meetings, but she was certainly held in high regard. May the Lord's comfort and peace be with you and your family. In Christ, Irene Beethe

Sorry to hear about your loss. She was a wonderful music teacher. She taught my son at Fairview Elementary. Mrs. DeVries was a very talented person, she will be missed. My prayers are with you at this time.