Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthApr 21, 1921, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa470
DeathFeb 2, 2016, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa470
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa470
FatherByron Otis LYLE (1892-1971)
MotherEunice Mabel BOWIE (1896-1990)
MarriageOct 28, 1942, Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa470
Obituary Online notes for William Arthur DEVOS
William Arthur DeVos, the son of William and Gertrude (Pluim) DeVos, was born on June 2, 1921, in Sioux Center, IA.
He grew up in Sioux County and attended and graduated from high school in Ireton.
On October 28, 1942, William married Betty Lyle in Lawton IA. Shortly after their marriage, he entered into the military on December 18, 1942, serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy and Africa. He obtained the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946.
William returned to Sioux City, IA after his military service. He spent many years in LeMars and Marion managing rural power companies. In 1984, he retired and the couple moved to Heber Springs, AR.
William grew up with a Dutch Reformed background, he was always helping with handy work. While living in Arkansas he was active in Women's Abuse shelters for a long time. He was always involved with his church as well as the Mason's and Shriner's. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Art, Russ and Ed. 470
He grew up in Sioux County and attended and graduated from high school in Ireton.
On October 28, 1942, William married Betty Lyle in Lawton IA. Shortly after their marriage, he entered into the military on December 18, 1942, serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy and Africa. He obtained the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946.
William returned to Sioux City, IA after his military service. He spent many years in LeMars and Marion managing rural power companies. In 1984, he retired and the couple moved to Heber Springs, AR.
William grew up with a Dutch Reformed background, he was always helping with handy work. While living in Arkansas he was active in Women's Abuse shelters for a long time. He was always involved with his church as well as the Mason's and Shriner's. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Art, Russ and Ed. 470