Harold “Herk” DeVries, age 83, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. Harold was born to Joe and Maxine DeVries in 1939 and grew up in Holland. After high school, Harold served in the Army. After returning home, he married Jettie Lee Blanton in 1960, and they shared 62 years together.
Harold enjoyed many hobbies during his life, including all kinds of sports, hunting, fishing, and spending time outside. He particularly enjoyed coaching little league baseball through the years. He loved spending time at the cottage up north and also enjoyed casino trips. Harold spent many years as a collector, and one of his favorite collections was of salt and pepper shakers.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Maxine DeVries and sister Marilyn DeVries.
He is survived by his loving wife Jettie Lee; sons Doug (Karen) DeVries and Tommy (Alicia) DeVries;
grandchildren Christina (Tom) VanderVelde, Josh (Ruth) DeVries, Sarah (Nate) Fynewever,
Justin DeVries, Clayton DeVries, Spencer DeVries, and Jacquelyn DeVries. He is also survived by
many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Harold will be held on Friday, March 17 at Zeeland Church of God – 6456 Byron Rd,
Zeeland, MI 49464. A visitation will take place at 10:30 AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM. Private burial will follow.
Arrangements by Lakeshore Memorial Services 11939 James Street, Holland, Mi, 49424.
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