Abby DeVries's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Abby DeVries

March 15, 1936 - April 29, 2026 (90 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Abby DeVries's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Abby DeVries

March 15, 1936 - April 29, 2026 (90 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Abby DeVries Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Abby DeVries of Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 29, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Abby DeVries to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Milo R. DeVries; her parents, J. Gerald Vinkenmulder and Margaret Vinkenmulder; her in-laws, Milo George and Fannie DeVries; her sister-in-law Julie Chamberlain; and her nephew Stephen Chamberlain.

She is survived by: her sisters-in-law, Marian Bouwer (John) and Suzanne DeVries Thompson (Michael); her children, David DeVries (Mary), Abby Whiteford (Jim) and Cindy Wolff (Dave); her grandchildren, Abby Holmes (Brett), Nikki Mulder (Kevin), Sarah Wejrowski (Scott), Milo DeVries (Jillian), Brennan Wolff and Myla Watts (Franco); Scott, Karen DeVoll, Allen DeVoll and Mallory Giebink (Marcello). She is also survived by five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Abby's memory may be made to the UMRC Porter Hills Foundation for Scholarships or to the Grand Rapids Symphony.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service



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