Carolyn I. DeVries, 79 of Douglas, NE passed away on January 17, 2015 at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Society. She was born on September 20, 1935 to Donald D. & Ruth E. (Scott) Smith in Douglas, NE.
Carolyn graduated from Douglas high school and started working at Roberts Dairy. She married Richard D. DeVries on October 5, 1957 at St. Leo's in Palmyra. She then became a Co-Owner of R-F-D Sales Cabinet Shop. She was a very active member of St. Martin's Church and Alter Society.
She is survived by her Husband: Richard D. DeVries, Son: Dr. Frank (Tina) DeVries, Daughter: Patricia (Dale) Hinrichsen, Grandchildren: Vincent (Jessica) Hinrichsen, Ashley (Ryan) Beach, Jacob Hinrichsen, Allison Hinrichsen, Adam DeVries, Grant DeVries, Sydney DeVries, Gabrielle DeVries, Daniel DeVries, Alexis DeVries, 5 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Son: Donnie DeVries, Brother: Darrel Smith.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday January 21 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Douglas, NE. Burial will be at St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery in Douglas.
Rosary will be held on Monday January 19 at 7 P.M. at St. Martin's Catholic Church.
The family suggests memorials to: St. Martin's Catholic Church
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441