- Date Of Birth: January 30, 1930
- Date Of Death: February 17, 2018
- State: Michigan
Robert Norman DeDoes went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on February 17, 2018. Bob was born January 30, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Jennie (Greendyke) DeDoes. He was a partner with his brother Ted in operating DeDoes Construction for many years until his retirement in 1985. He was also a realtor with Bosch Realty. Bob enjoyed volunteer work with many Christian Organizations throughout the world and with a group called SOWERS. For 10 years, he volunteered for Wycliffe Bible Translators.
He was a member of Texas Corners Bible Church. Bob was married to the love of his life Mary Westrate for 66 years. Family was a very important part of his life, he was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife Mary DeDoes are five children Brenda Buiskool, Brian (Linda) DeDoes, Bonnie (Robert) DeVries, Bradley (Julie) DeDoes, Beth (Darrell) Wagaman; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings Stanley (Betty) DeDoes, Jake (Sue) DeDoes; sister-in-laws Ardis DeDoes and Lois DeDoes; several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Nellie, Nathan and Adrian.
