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Lois Joanne Roth DeVries

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Birth	:	6 Feb 1938 Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2018 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3418999, -96.9041977
Description	:	Lois DeVries, 80, Lennox, SD, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Lois Joanne Roth was born on February 6, 1938, to Carl and Louise (Olson) Roth at Sisseton, SD. Lois grew up on a farm with her parents and four siblings. She attended country school and went on to graduate from Sisseton High School in 1955. After high school she moved to Minneapolis to work for the University of Minnesota Correspondence Study Program. On June 1, 1957 she... Read More	Lois DeVries, 80, Lennox, SD, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Lois Joanne Roth was born on February 6, 1938, to Carl and Louise (Olson) Roth at Sisseton, SD. Lois grew up on a farm with her parents and four siblings. She attended country school and went on to graduate from Sisseton High School in 1955. After high school she moved to Minneapolis to work for the University of Minnesota Correspondence Study Program. On June 1, 1957 she married Duane DeVries. The couple moved to Denver, CO, for one year and then returned to Sisseton where children, Carla and Marlyn were born. In 1961 the family moved to Duane's family farm near Worthing, SD. Here is where son, Glenn, was born. The couple milked cows, raised hogs and chickens and farmed. Lois helped with every aspect of the farming operation. Many years she raised, butchered and packaged over 300 chickens, which she sold for spending money. Lois grew a big garden from which she froze and canned the produce to be enjoyed by family and friends. Lois also worked at Tel Drug in Sioux Falls for 10 years, retiring in 2003. Lois was an active and faithful member of Lennox Ebenezer Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, taught Vacation Bible School and helped with VBS crafts and food. She worked with Stonecraft Ministries in many capacities for over 45 years. This work involved some traveling to speak at area Stonecraft clubs. Lois had been a 4-H Leader and enjoyed volunteering with RSVP. One of Lois' passions was cooking and trying new recipes. She loved to share food and meals with many people. For the last 15 years, Lois and Duane spent winters in Arizona where Lois loved the warm weather. Besides her parents, Lois was preceded in death by one son, Marlyn DeVries (2012), brother, Robert Roth (2018) and brother-in-law, Ervin DeVries (1993). Grateful for having shared her life are her husband of over 61 years, Duane; children: Carla (Alvin) Haan, Chancellor, SD and Glenn DeVries, Graham, TX; nine grandchildren: Amber (Derek) Heeren, Brandon (Erin) Haan, Trent Haan, Autumn Haan, Mandy (Jeff) Weller, Cody DeVries, Mark DeVries, Jacob DeVries and Zachary (Bree) DeVries; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings: Gene (Martha) Roth, New Effington, MN, Larry (Barb) Roth, Blaine, MN and Clarice Grajczyk, Sisseton; sisters-in-law: Doris Roth, Alexandria, MN, Ardell (Ken) Penny, Omaha and Ardith DeVries , Holland, MI, as well as other relatives and a host of friends.

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Where is Lois Joanne Roth DeVries's memorial?
Lois Joanne Roth DeVries's memorial is located at: Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Lois Joanne Roth DeVries death?
Lois Joanne Roth DeVries death on 2 Nov 2018 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lois Joanne Roth DeVries's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3418999
Longitude: -96.9041977

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Spouse

Duane Marlyn DeVries

(1936 - 2021)

Siblings

Children

Marlyn Ray “Merv” DeVries

(1959 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lennox Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3418999, -96.9041977

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3516884, -96.8560791

3. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

4. Turner County First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3016205, -96.9447327

5. West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3014900, -96.8480800

6. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

7. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

8. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2573509, -96.8887863

9. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

10. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

11. Faith LaValley Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

12. Davis Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

13. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

14. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Tea, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000

15. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032

16. Melhus Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

17. Frieling Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

18. Hurley Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -97.0982971

19. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

22. Hattervig Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1925011, -97.0438995

23. Swan Lake Catholic Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2567700, -97.1251300

24. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026