John Devos Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Devos (Gowen, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 82, on September 29, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Devos to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John DeVos and Helen DeVos; his parents-in-law, Edgar and Beatrice Alexander; his granddaughter Jacklyn Mary Bongiovanni; his brothers, Emil, Albert and Robert; and his siblings-in-law, Donald Whitmen and Pauline DeVos.

He is survived by: his wife Jacklyn DeVos (Alexander); his children, Kimberly Thorstein, Kandi DeVos, Jilayne Thorington (James), John DeVos (Chris), Dustin DeVos (Joy) and Corky Thorstein; his grandchildren, Jera Kingsley (Tim Emmons), Julie Kingsley, Jenny Kingsley, Danielle Carter (Josh), Courtney Thorstein (Jerad Van Hoven), Rebecca Marshall (Travis), Katrina DeVos (Scott Tutewiler), Jessica DeKubber (Aaron), Bethany DeVos, Anthony Bongiovanni (Rebecca), Seth Thorington, Alycia Burmeister (Matt), Brooke Thorington, Wyatt Thorington (Ash), Niklas Thorington, Dennis Groendyke Jr. (Mary), Nicole DeVos, Samantha DeVos, John DeVos, Abigail Fox, Addison Fox, Austin Fox and Ava Fox; his siblings, Mary Lou Whitman and Tom DeVos; his sisters-in-law, Betty DeVos and Arla Mae DeVos; his sister Jill Kingdon (Greg); his nephew Jordan Kingdon; his pet Bella; and his granddaughters, Debbie, Sharon and Drew. He is also survived by 42 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in John's honor may be made to Settlement Lutheran Church and Elara Care Hospice.