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Ben DeVries
1943 - 2014
Ben DeVries
1943 - 2014
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BORN
1943
DIED
2014
Ben DeVries Obituary
1943 ~ 2014
Murray, Utah-Ben De Vries, husband, father, grandfather passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014.
Ben was born December 14, 1943 in Rotterdam, Holland to John and Grace De Vries. He immigrated with his family to Utah in 1950.
Ben was a lifelong member of the First Christian Reformed Church which his parents helped found in 1953. He greatly loved his daughters and enjoyed being involved in their school activities over the years. In the last number of years he enjoyed traveling to see his daughter's families in Iowa and Colorado.
Ben worked for the railroad for 40 years- Rio Grande, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis and two daughters Lisa (Matt) Vos of Iowa and Valerie (Dave) Hartemink of Colorado, brothers John of Arizona, Jerry (Carol) of Denver and sister-in-laws Grace and Carol of SLC.
He is preceded in death by his still born twins, Angela and Andrea, as well as his parents, brothers Jack and Mike, and sister-in-law Carol (John)
A Viewing will be held at Murray Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT. On Monday, March 24 from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Tuesday, March 25, at First Christian Reformed Church, 803 East, 900 South, Salt Lake City.
Interment will follow the services at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan.
Friends may leave condolences by going to www.murraymemorial.com
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Carolyn Menninga Hol
March 28, 2014
Phyllis, I was at the grade school and Lisa told me about Ben's death. I want to express my deepest sympathy. I remember him so well when Larry and Bill were running around and seeing your family. We pray that your friends and family will there for you as you continue on and knowing that he will be deeply missed by your daughters and their families. Carolyn Menninga Hol
Mary Ann & Don Olivier
March 25, 2014
Phyllis, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Loretta Stearley
March 25, 2014
Phyllis, Lisa & Valerie.
We are so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. We always enjoyed being with Ben and you guys. We have fond memories of all of the kid's activities that we shared together. Ben was a great guy and we will miss him. We will be praying for all of you.
God Bless,
Bob & Loretta Stearley
Doug & Lynn Waters
March 24, 2014
Phillis, Lisa, Valerie, & John
Please accecpt our sincere condelence for your loss.
We first met Ben in 1993 & worked with him for approx 10 years. We got to know his family, shared numerous breakfasts, dinners & golf with him. He was especially proud to show off pictures of his grandchildren.
Doug & Lynn Waters
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Annette Nielsen
March 24, 2014
Phyllis, Valerie, Lisa
Have know Ben for close to 40 years. I am so lost for word's. I can't begin to say what a great friend Big Ben was. My Mother sure loved to visit with him many many times at Skaggs for coffee. Sometimes more then once a day. Also,for,stopping by the house for visits with his daughter's when they would be out bike riding. I thought a lot of him as well. He was a wonderful Husband and Father and I know he loves you all very much. May God be with you all in the days and months to come.
March 24, 2014
PHYLLIS AND FAMILY
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. WE WORKED WITH BEN AT ROPER YARD IT SEEMS ALL OUR LIVES. WAS NICE SEEING YOU AND BEN AT THE HEART AND LUNG OFFICE EARLIER THIS YEARAND OUR CONVERSATION ON HOW BEN WAS
DOING. WITH OUR SYNPATHY TO ALL YOUR FAMILY.
WACO WILLIAMS
DUDE BERATTO
David Cagle
March 23, 2014
I worked with Big Ben for 38 years and he was a Great man and Friend. My Heart goes out to his Family, I'm so Sorry for your loss. May God Bless and watch over you. R.I.P. Ben. David Cagle
Fred Lay
March 23, 2014
John,
Sorry to her about the loss of another of your brothers. May God bless you and your family.
Fred Lay
March 22, 2014
Phyllis,Lisa,Valerie,
My condolence on your loss. I have many positive memories of the few times Ben and I had shared. John A Rosier
March 22, 2014
Phyllis, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is truly our loss, but heaven's gain. What a great guy that will be missed by all...a gentle giant.
Gary and Mary De Young
John J Rosier
March 21, 2014
Aunt Phyllis,my deepest condolences on Uncle Bens passing,I am so sorry,and he will be missed! Love to you and your family. John J Rosier Grandville MI
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