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John Joseph "Jack" Devery Jr.

John Devery Obituary

DEVERY John Joseph "Jack" Devery, Jr., age 88, of Lewis Center, on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Manor Care of Westerville. Former resident at Sunrise Assisted Living of Worthington. Retired in 1972 as a Letter Carrier for the USPS. Sgt, U.S. Army Air Corp, 3rd Air Force, WW II. Graduated from Columbus Aquinas College High School in 1937. Preceded in death by wife of 59 years Gladys Marie Devery, brothers James Thomas, William, Paul and sister Elizabeth Devery. Survived by loving children, Susan (Steven) Greene of Newark, Michael (Sandra) Devery of Lewis Center; grandchildren, Jennifer Greene of Newark, Christopher (Cassie) Greene of Littleton, Co., Colleen Devery of Lewis Center, Kerry Devery of the 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Ky.; great-grandson, Logan Milleman; sister, Mary Catherine Hensel; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Devery; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 North High Street, Worthington. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, 9571 North High Street, Lewis Center. Deacon Mickey Hawkins officiating. Interment with military honors to follow. Contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Columbus, Oh. 43229 in Jack's memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send on-line condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2006.

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Patty (Marzen) Hardesty

November 3, 2006

Susie, we just "spoke" about our parents... You have my sympathy on your loss.

Janet (Byrley) Samuels

November 2, 2006

Sue, your Dad was always so upbeat and happy. He was certainly a joy to know. I know about that father/daughter bond that only us girls can know, but trust me, it lives on every day! Sincere sympathies to you, Mike and your families.

Karen Wander

November 2, 2006

Mike: your parents were wonderful. I'm sorry for the suffering your father, especially, suffered. He was always so courteous and nice when we visited you.

Joe Selegue

November 2, 2006

Our sympathy and Prayers are with the Devery family at this time of loss. Holy Mass will be said for John at the request of the Aquinas Alumni Assoc. Holy Mass will be offered by a Dominican Priest of St. Joseph Province.
Joe Selegue Aquinas 1943

Mary Philipps

November 2, 2006

My thoughts are with you and your family, Sue. I know how hard this is for you. Take care.

Rita Green

November 2, 2006

Sue & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Mike & Rita Green

Nancy Welu

November 1, 2006

So sorry for your loss.

Sharon Wood

November 1, 2006

The Greene Family,
Remember all the good times! Sue, you were a wonderful daughter to both your parents.

Love,
Sharon

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