This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DEVRIES, ELGERSMA, EVERTS, GROETSEMA, KALLEWARD, MEETH, MCBARNES, CUCUIREAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22643/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DE VRIES. Robert E Of Kalamazoo Loving husband, dad and grandpa went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2008. He was born June 3, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Richard and Marguerite DeVries, residing there his whole life. Bob graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, was a life-long member of Second Christian Reformed Church, had served on Consistory, served on the Kalamazoo Christian Booster Club and served as treasurer secretary for the Kalamazoo Men's Bowling Association for numerous years. He had also been inducted as a member of the Kalamazoo Association Bowling Hall of Fame in 1987. He was a Kalamazoo Gazette motor route carrier for the last 18 years, until his death. He loved watching his grandkids participate in their sporting events. He was united in marriage to Jean (Elgersma) DeVries on September 3, 1954, who preceded him in death on May 18, 2006. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Pam and Jeff Everts of Schoolcraft, Patti and Steve Groetsema of Augusta, Robin a! nd Dan Kalleward of Vicksburg; six grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Chad, Shaun, Danielle and Kylie; one brother, Jack (Nancy) DeVries and three sisters, Betty (Tom) Meeth, Barb McBarnes and Carole (Pete) Cucuirean. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick DeVries. Services will be held at 11 AM Saturday at the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd. with the Rev. Dr. Warren H. Lammers, officiating. Interment will be in the West Oshtemo Cemetery. Friends may meet the family on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., and at the church one hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Second Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/10/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.