Rev. Scott DeVries, age 47, of Holland, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, five weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Scott was a 1994 graduate of South Christian High School, earned an engineering degree from Michigan State University and his Master of Divinity degree from Calvin Theological Seminary. He pastored at West Olive Christian Reformed Church and Bethany Christian Reformed Church. He also served the Christian Reformed Church Classis Holland and was currently the Director of Synodical Services for the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
Scott was an adventurer who loved enjoying the beauty of God’s creation through backpacking, fishing, camping, hiking, and skiing. He was an avid reader, a loyal friend, dedicated husband, and loyal father.
Scott is survived by his:
Wife
Sara (Dalman) DeVries
Children
Samantha and Isaiah DeVries
Parents
Mike and Mary (Dykstra) DeVries
Brothers
Jeff DeVries and wife Becky
Rick DeVries and wife Lisa
Ken DeVries and wife Carley
Sister
Katie Statler and husband Corey
Parents-in-law
Rodger and Ruth (DeGuzman) Dalman
Siblings-in-law
Arjan Hodges and husband Shannon
Nate Dalman and wife Sabrina
And the blessing of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation is planned for 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 W 16th St., Holland, with Rev. Jen Rozema officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/faithcrcholland . Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for the DeVries children.
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