Howard A. Devrieze

Howard A. DeVrieze, 78 of Rock Island died April 30, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 1p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. with an Elks memorial service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Moline VFW. Memorials may be made to American Diabetic Association or American Cancer Society.
Howard was born April 30, 1926 in Rock Island to Frank and Helen Lang DeVrieze. He married Katherine Myers on November 29, 1947 in Rock Island.
Howard was employed for 21 ? years at John Deere Harvester Works, Moline as an advanced engineering analyst. He retired on July 31, 1985. Prior to his work at John Deere he was a Journeyman bricklayer for area contractors.
Howard was a WWII Navy veteran where he served on the USS Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Moline VFW and Rock Island Lodge #980 BPOE and was Past Exalted Ruler of the Moline Lodge # 556.
Howard especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching sports and playing cards.
The family of Mr. DeVrieze would like to give a special thank you to Uncle Ron, Corina and Richard and Stephanie Anderson.
SURVIVORS
Daughters Jacqueline (James) Tracy Davenport
Kerrie (Curt) Hessler Orion
Laurie (Eric) Belman Rock Island
Sons Howard A. (Marti) DeVrieze Rock Island
Randall (Linda) DeVrieze Silvis
Christopher (Rita) DeVrieze Silvis
Anthony (Lucretia) DeVrieze Davenport
14 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
Brothers Frank (Marilyn) DeVrieze Rock Island
Robert (Diana) DeVrieze Milan
Ronald (Evalee) DeVrieze Moline
Sisters