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Chris DeYoung

March 5, 2022
Kalamazoo, MI

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DeYoung , Chris Lee 4/11/1943 - 3/5/2022 Kalamazoo Chris Lee DeYoung was born April 11, 1943, to the late Christopher and Mary Jane (Verhulst) DeYoung. Chris went to heaven on March 5, 2022, while at home and is now seeing Jesus face to face and so many others that he loved. His days of suffering with Parkinson's disease and dementia have ended. He fought the good fight bravely and well. Chris had the reputation of being a hard worker and honest man. When not working at his painting trade, he enjoyed traveling and truly loved spending time with his family. His smile and laughter made him a joy to know and he shared many friendships. Chris discovered a whole new wonderful joy when his grandchildren were born. He dedicated his life to his wife, children and grandchildren and leaves them with the legacy of a life well lived. On February 25, 1966, he married his loving wife of 56 years, Mary DeYoung who survives. He is also survived by three sons, Mark (Paula) DeYoung of Snoqualmie, WA, David DeYoung of Williamston, MI, and Paul (Joanna) DeYoung of Valley Park, MO, as well as grandchildren, Britney DeYoung, Abbigail DeYoung, Simeon DeYoung and Reuben DeYoung. He is also survived by his sister, Mary (Price) Parham of South Pasadena, FL; sister-in-law, Margaret (David) Rice; many nieces, nephews and beloved cousins. He was also preceded in passing by a brother, Freddie DeYoung; in-laws, Helen (Victor) McNee and Albert Wendt; brother-in-law, James Wendt; sister-in-law, Barbara DeYoung-Sprau. A celebration of life service will be held at Centerpoint Church, 2345 N. 10th Street beginning at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, 2022, with Pastor Fred DeYoung officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Private burial will take place at West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators (formerly Hospice Care of SW Michigan), Centerpoint Church, or Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Special thanks go to Pam Stenger, our niece, along with Emily and Dion from Centrica who gave such loving care to Chris. "Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear." (By Alex Maclean, Grave Situation). Family and friends may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com.