- Date Of Birth: April 13, 1923
- Date Of Death: August 29, 2017
- State: Michigan
DE YOUNG, Dora E. “Dorothy” went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, August 29, 2017 at her home. Dorothy was born April 13, 1923 in New Era, MI the daughter of the late Bert and Fanny (Postma) VanAndel. Prior to her retirement she worked for several years as a realtor with C. David Howard. Dorothy was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed traveling, and gardening. She also enjoyed spending several winters in Spain. On August 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Frederick L. DeYoung who preceded her in death on May 22, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Eileen Wiersma; great grand-daughter, Lucille; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Fred J. (Nancy) DeYoung, Wayne (Sandra) DeYoung, Bert (Carol) DeYoung, Paul (Anita) DeYoung; son-in-law, Mark Wiersma; grandchildren, Fred S. DeYoung, Rhonda (Joel) Lubben, James (Lisa) DeYoung, Tim (Paola) DeYoung, Pamela (Antrone) Williams, David (Kristin) DeYoung, Sara DeYoung (John Terpstra) Holly (Jeff) Krosschell, Joseph (Sarah) DeYoung, Daniel (Jenna) Wiersma, Andrew (Kailyn) Wiersma, Beth Wiersma, Sean (Ashtynn) DeYoung, Andrea DeYoung, Chris DeYoung, Colin DeYoung, Stephen DeYoung; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ott VanAndel, Mickey VanAndel, June Klanderman; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dorothy’s friend and neighbor, Debbie DeMink; and her caregivers, Julie Rockwell and Bev Fraaza.
