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Rozella Elizabeth Johnston DeVries

Birth	:	9 Jul 1910 Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Jun 2014 Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.2755080, -98.2158890
Plot	:	Devotion Garden - Sec. B - Grave 4
Description	:	Rozella DeVries, age 103, of Huron, SD, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket, SD. Rozella DeVries was born Rozella Elizabeth Johnston, daughter of Willie and Mabel (Kann) Johnston, on July 9, 1910, on a farm north of Broadland, SD. She attended school in Broadland through the 10th grade, and then moved to Huron where she started in the 11th grade; however, Rozella developed Rheumatic Fever and was forced to drop out of school. During the great depression Rozella learned frugality. She helped her mother raise chickens, plant gardens, cook, bake, and... Read More	Rozella DeVries, age 103, of Huron, SD, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket, SD. Rozella DeVries was born Rozella Elizabeth Johnston, daughter of Willie and Mabel (Kann) Johnston, on July 9, 1910, on a farm north of Broadland, SD. She attended school in Broadland through the 10th grade, and then moved to Huron where she started in the 11th grade; however, Rozella developed Rheumatic Fever and was forced to drop out of school. During the great depression Rozella learned frugality. She helped her mother raise chickens, plant gardens, cook, bake, and can fruits, vegetables and meats. On January 1, 1929, Rozella married Art DeVries in Broadland. In 1934, it became impossible to earn a living on the farm, so Art attended a six-week refrigeration school in Sioux City, IA. He returned to Huron where he started his own refrigeration business. Rozella was a homemaker throughout her married life and she and Art raised 3 children - Mavis, Richard, and Voneta. Over the years she helped care for ill and elderly family members, and also lovingly babysat for her grandchildren when needed. One of Rozella's fondest memories is when Mavis was an infant; Art had purchased a washing machine and had installed a gasoline engine on it for Rozella to use, while her neighbors were still using a wash board. Art and Rozella enjoyed 20 years of winter retirement at San Juan, TX. Art died on July 27, 1991. By virtue of her 100th birthday Rozella became a member of the South Dakota Century Club awarded by the South Dakota Health Care Association. In October 2006 Rozella moved to Country View Estates in Huron where she lived until September 2012 when she became a resident of Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket. Rozella became a member of First United Methodist Church in Huron in 1935 (79 years) and was active in many of the church activities. She enjoyed needlework, creating doilies, gardening, and over the years had crocheted many afghans. Rozella is a true South Dakota pioneer woman. In her 103+ years she had experienced the best of times and the worst of times. She was very much loved and revered by her family and many friends. Rozella will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Rozella is survived by 2 children, Mavis Grace of Huron, and Voneta (John) Freese of Pipestone, MN; 8 grandchildren, Brett (Kelley) Freese, Mike (friend Julie) Freese, Ryan (Erica) Freese, David Grace, Rick (friend Debbie) Grace, Cindy (Kevin) Eckmann, Lori Kearney, and Darin (friend Dusty) DeVries; 11 great grandchildren, Dominic Freese, Aiden Freese, Brigit Freese, Heather Grace, Cody (Jamie) Grace, Mike (Jamie) Eckmann, Angie (Curt) Reindl, Elizabeth (Matt) Pester, Josh (Jenny) DeVries, Jonathan DeVries, and Isaiah Dinger-DeVries; 10 great great grandchildren, Peyton Grace, Madalyn Grace, Ashlyn Grace, Dylan Reindl, Jase Reindl, Alec Pester, Nora Pester, Jayden DeVries, Natalie DeVries, and Adabelle DeVries; 1 nephew; and 3 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art (1991); son and daughter-in-law, Richard (1993) and Marsha DeVries (2008); son-in-law, Ernan Grace (1996); grandson, John Grace (2001); brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Florence Johnston. Funeral: June 30, 2014 at First United Methodist Church. Burial: Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Huron, SD. Arrangements: Welter Funeral Home, Huron, SD.

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Rozella Elizabeth Johnston DeVries's memorial is located at: Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, Beadle County, USA.
When did Rozella Elizabeth Johnston DeVries death?
Rozella Elizabeth Johnston DeVries death on 26 Jun 2014 in Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.2755080
Longitude: -98.2158890

Family Members:

Parent

William L. “Willie” Johnston

(1881 - 1971)

Mabel Bertha Kann Johnston

(1883 - 1977)

Spouse

Arthur DeVries

(1904 - 1991)

Children

Richard Lee DeVries

(1935 - 1993)

Voneta Mae DeVries Freese

(1938 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Restlawn Memory Gardens
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2755080, -98.2158890

2. Ideal Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3363991, -98.1952972

3. Riverside Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3396988, -98.1971970

4. Saint Martins Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3410988, -98.1830978

5. Aquilla Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1963997, -98.2313995

6. Robeson Family Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3787360, -98.2964300

7. Rest Haven Cemetery
Alpena, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1775017, -98.3563995

8. Virgil Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2904800, -98.4176700

9. Bonny Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1768000, -98.0505000

10. Cavour Cemetery
Cavour, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3776700, -98.0536700

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Cavour, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3782997, -98.0524979

12. Reformed Zoar Congregations Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1972010, -98.4468940

13. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Belle Prairie Township, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2341003, -97.9559021

14. Shue Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4494019, -98.0725021

15. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek Township, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0764700, -98.1503700

16. Wolsey Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4000015, -98.4546967

17. Fairview Cemetery
Lane, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1122017, -98.4113998

18. Riverside Colony Cemetery
Riverside Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4837090, -98.1386260

19. Pearl Creek Colony Cemetery
Pearl Creek Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3289110, -97.9165710

20. Eventide Cemetery
Woonsocket, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0600014, -98.2842026

21. Saint Wilfrid Cemetery
Woonsocket, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0602989, -98.2878036

22. Pioneers of 1882 Cemetery
Woonsocket, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0539060, -98.2914040

23. Saint Anthony's Catholic Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1478400, -97.9504400

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3927994, -98.4985962