Calvin Jay DeVries

October 9, 1936 ~ November 10, 2024

Calvin Jay DeVries, age 88, of Grand Rapids, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Craig and Norma DeVries, Curtis and Cheri DeVries, and Dianne DeVries; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Peter DeVries, Martin Jr. DeVries, and David and Carol DeVries; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barb; grandson, Corky; siblings, Walter and Lois DeVries, Edgar and Shirley DeVries, John and Peggy DeVries; brother-in-law, James Hillebrands; and sisters-in-law, Carol DeVries and Arlene DeVries. Calvin enjoyed being a barber for 55 years. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time at church. Calvin was a very kind and giving man and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, November 16, at Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church, 961 Temple St. SE, Grand Rapids, with Rev. James Jones officiating.  Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 1-2 pm at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Oakdale Park CRC.  

Visitation
Saturday, November 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church
961 Temple Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Funeral Service
Saturday, November 16
2:00pm

Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church
961 Temple Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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November 12, 2024 7:18am
Cal was my dear sweet wonderful Uncle but in my teenage years he became so much more. I had the privilege and honor to live with bith him and is wonderful wife my aunt Barb for a few years. He became the father I never had growing up. He was a devote Christian who loved the Lord deeply. He lived his faith every day. He was a kind and loving man a great husband and father. Both he and my aunt reflected the kind of marriage God wants for all of us. I am so happy for him that he was finally able to join Barb and Jesus in heaven. He will always be missed until that day when we meet again in glory.

- Deborah Fairchild

November 11, 2024 5:30pm
We love you Dad. We will miss you. We will miss spending our holidays together. Forever, all our love.

- Curtis and Cheri




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