William H. DeVries M.D.

1933 - 2005

William H. DeVries, M.D., 72, died Jan. 13, 2005, peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of Jo-Ann. Devoted and proud Dad and Step Dad of: Marjorie DeVries (Joseph Kravitz), Suzanne Sullivan (Gerard), William (Angela), Patricia Kocagil (Gay), Brian Pollock (Denise Walls), Kevin Pollock. Also survived by his mother, Lisle DeVries; sister, Diane Hansen (Steve) and niece, Monica LoBue (Scot). Predeceased by Matthew Pollock. Adored and cherished "Pa/Dede" to Steven and Scott Kravitz, Brendan, Bridget, Deirdre and Conor Sullivan, Ron and Ashley McKnight, Alec and Andrew DeVries, Nedim, Kenan and Reyya Kocagil, Abigail Boyer, Christopher, Hope, Gray and Geist Pollock, Jordin Pollock.

Dr. DeVries was born in Glendale, Calif., and was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and George Washington University Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at the former Meadowbrook Hospital, Long Island, N.Y. He proudly served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force.

Dr. DeVries practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, N.Y., where he served as Chairman of the Cancer Committee and President of the Medical Staff from 1992-1993. He was a member of the American College of OB/GYN, the American College of Surgeons, serving as Governor from 1989-1993. He was a member and president of the Nassau OB/GYN Society and State Society of OB/GYN, the Nassau Academy of Medicine, the American Cancer Society and as state chairman, Cancer Liaison Program, Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons. He was an assistant professor of Clinical OB/GYN at the State University of N.Y., Stonybrook.

Dr. DeVries retired to St. Augustine in 1993. He remained an avid fisherman, but his primary enjoyment was traveling the U.S. in his motor home. Dr. DeVries was a humble, gracious, compassionate man. He was blessed with a wonderful family, a career he enjoyed, an absolute love for life and a wonder at the beauty of this country. He will be sadly missed, but warmly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kenab, UT, 84741.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Services are planned for Monday at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial at San Lorenzo Cemetery.

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