Gladys Ruth DeVries Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gladys Ruth DeVries (Kalamazoo, Michigan), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 92, on December 19, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gladys Ruth DeVries to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cornelius VanBeek and Minnie VanBeek; her husband Lester; and her sisters, Marilyn (Jim Olthoff) and Nancy Tuinstra.
She is survived by: her children, Dan DeVries (Barb) of Churubusco, IN, Don DeVries (Karen) of Kalamazoo, MI, Dave DeVries (Jan) of Kalamazoo, MI, Barb Sportel (Ron) of Kalamazoo, MI and Peg Burns (Keith) of South Boardman, MI.; her sister Vivian (Bob DeKoning); and her brothers-in-law, Peter Tuinstra and Rev Homer Wigboldy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
