Susan DeVries, age 54 of Martin, died Wednesday, Feb. 12.
She was born March 9, 1965, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frederick and Ardith (TerHorst) Roodvoets. Sue was a 1983 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and had been the administrative assistant at Heritage Christian Reformed Church for many years. She had been a member of the East Martin Christian School Board.
On Nov. 24, 1984, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Curtis DeVries. They were members of Martin Reformed Church, where they served faithfully. Sue loved her family and friends selflessly. She gladly participated in the Children’s Ministry at her church for many years.
Survivors include her family, husband Curtis DeVries; children: Kelvin (Kailee) DeVries, John Mark (Morgan) DeVries, Lydia (Kevin) DeMann, Isaac DeVries (Taylor Vink), and Elijah DeVries; her grandchildren: Noah, Madison, Henry, and Harper; her mother Ardith Roodvoets; her parents-in-law, John and Frances DeVries; her brothers and sisters: Rick (Judy) Roodvoets, Steve Roodvoets, Chuck (Ellen) Roodvoets, Rachael Roodvoets, and Bob (Danielle) Roodvoets; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her father Frederick Roodvoets.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 and 5 to p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Burial and Cremation Services, 3926 S. 9th St, Kalamazoo. Sue’s funeral service will be held at 11 .m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Martin Reformed Church, 1073 W. Allegan St., with Pastor Mark Heijerman and Pastor Simon Tuin officiating. A private interment will follow at East Martin Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Sue may be given to East Martin Christian Schools.
