Willis Van Devanter II Obituary
The passing of Willis Van Devanter II (Poolesville, Maryland) occurred on August 21, 2026. Willis, born on December 27, 1930, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willis Van Devanter II to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Winslow Devanter and Isabel Earling Van Devanter; and his grandparents, Dolly Burhans and Willis Van Devanter. He is survived by: his wife Carter Burwell Van Devanter; his children, Susan Van Devanter Newell (JP), Carly Van Devanter (Chris Shimkaveg) and Winslow Van Devanter; his grandchildren, Jack Newell (Terrell Fuller), Susannah Newell (Noah Levine), Chase Shimkaveg and Connor Shimkaveg; and his sisters, Ethel Harris and Isabel Sawhill.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Follow St Peter's Episcopal Church (20100 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Willis' beloved St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 20100 Fisher Ave (https://www.google.com)., P.O. Box 387, Poolesville, MD 20837.
