Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Arthur DEVOS 
470, William Arthur DeVos
470, William Arthur DeVosBirthJun 2, 1921, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa470, William Arthur DeVos
DeathJul 26, 2014, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa470, William Arthur DeVos
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa470, William Arthur DeVos
FlagsUS Army
Spouses
BirthApr 21, 1921, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa470, Betty Marie Lyle DeVos
DeathFeb 2, 2016, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa470, Betty Marie Lyle DeVos
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa470, Betty Marie Lyle DeVos
FatherByron Otis LYLE (1892-1971)
MotherEunice Mabel BOWIE (1896-1990)
MarriageOct 28, 1942, Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa470, William Arthur DeVos
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, William Arthur DeVos
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, William Arthur DeVos