Cornie DeVos, age 82, of Grandville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Cornie loved serving the Lord by serving people. He was a skilled brick mason and enjoyed sharing his expertise on many mission building projects. Cornie proudly served our country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nelvina Bomgaars; and his brothers-in-law, Theodore Brunsting, John Kooima. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Marie J. DeVos; children, Debra and Mark Sietsema, Larry and Karen DeVos, Lisa and Jim Berens; grandchildren, Ryan and Katie Sietsema, Kevin and Rebecca Sietsema, Lindsay DeVos, Christopher DeVos and fiancée, Bethany Wubben, Zachary DeVos, Stephanie DeVos, Kira Berens, Jarod Berens; great grandchildren, Makena Sietsema, Brody Sietsema; siblings, Elizabeth Brunsting, Wilmina and Andrew Oostra, Clarice Kooima; sisters-in-law, Clazena Boylan, Beverly and Lester Boersema, Mary Cleypool; brothers-in-law, Marion Cleypool, Joe Bomgaars Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 10 AM at Fair Haven Church, 2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville, with Rev. Harvey Heneveld and Rev. Gary Van Koevering officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Love INC or Fair Haven Missions.
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June 13, 2015 11:37am
We send our love and sympathy and pray for GOD'S PEACE, knowing we will see Cornie, again in GOD'S timing. Cornie was a very special godly man.
- Duane & Reatha Warsen
June 12, 2015 12:44pm
Dear Marie,
Cornie's smile will be missed in Florida! We are praying for comfort and peace to you during this most difficult time.
Buz and Genese Snyder
- Buz and Genese Snyder
June 12, 2015 11:26am
We miss Cornie's great smile and positive attitude. Missed seeing you behind us in church. May you continue to experience His loving arms surrounding you, Marie, and may you find peace. In His hands and in our prayers. Pete and Lida
- Pete and Linda Droog
June 11, 2015 6:19pm
Aunt Marie and family, All of you have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Uncle Cornie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God grant you His Peace. Dan and Renee (Kooima) Anliker
- Renee (Kooima) Anliker
June 11, 2015 12:58pm
Sending our sincerest condolences from the team at Love In the Name of Christ. Cornie was a valued member of our team and he will be missed! His smile and generous serving heart will be a treasured memory for many of us! Our prayers are with you at this time. Lisa Mathews, Executive Director
- Lisa Mathews