Peter Douglas DeVries

Peter Douglas Devries (Doug) was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and shared his last smile in Houston, Texas on December 18, 2025.
He attended Calvin College in Michigan, earning a B.A. in mathematics.
After graduation Doug joined the U.S. Air Force, serving as Captain of a military training detachment. Completing his four-year stint with the military, he then commenced his career as a Field Representative with the Social Security Administration. Doug always claimed he made his life more "socially secure" by marrying his wife Jan (Janet).
After retirement he did extensive volunteer work at Brazos Bend State Park and during tax season, volunteered with the AARP tax program assisting individuals prepare their taxes.
Doug was passionate about trains and was unique in the fact he was thrilled when he was stopped by one when en route to somewhere. He claimed this gave him a wonderful opportunity to see and study each car in close proximity. Doug was a marathon runner, completing three marathons; loved nature and animals.
He resided in Angleton, Texas for numerous years before having to relocate to Houston to be near the medical center due to brain cancer.
Doug is survived by his wife, Jan (Janet); sister-in-law, Marion Johnson; sister, Jane McNabb of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and his beloved cat, Snuggles.
Doug will be cremated. There will be no services.