Edward Charles Devos

Edward Charles DeVos, age 85, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Monday, January 26, 2015, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Interment will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall with a rosary at 4:00 PM and a prayer service scheduled for 7:30 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service, from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, on Monday at the church.
Clergy Officiating: Rev. Father Paul Wolf
Organist: Dana Funk
Congregational Hymn: “Here I Am Lord,” “Psalm 23,” “America The Beautiful,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “Song of Farewell,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Special Music: Resurrection Choir - Avon Hess, Director
Casket Bearers: Edward’s grandchildren - Angela Gilbertson, Amanda Gilbertson, Aaric Gilbertson, Amber Gilbertson, Jason Fox, Christopher Fox, Quinton Johnson, Brennan DeVos, Alexandra DeVos, Halle DeVos
Military Honors: Marshall American Legion, Post #113

Edward Charles DeVos was born on January 1, 1930, in Fairview Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. He was the son of Julius and Mary (Brewers) DeVos. Edward was baptized, confirmed, and received his first communion at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. He attended St. Joseph Academy in Marshall before helping on the family farm.

On August 30, 1951, Edward was united in marriage to Violet Matthews at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley. Edward then served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Deployed in 1951, he returned home two years later with two Purple Hearts and an Honorable Discharge.

The couple farmed near Cottonwood and then the Matthews’ family farm near Lynd. In 1970, they retired from farming and moved to Marshall where Edward honed his carpentry skills and spent 16 years as the Holy Redeemer School and Church custodian and caretaker.

Edward was a faithful member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall and served two terms on the church council. He was also a life member of the American Legion Post 113, VFW Post 742, where he served as commander, Military Order of the Cooties, and the DAV. Edward was an active volunteer and board member at the Senior Center in Marshall.

His other enjoyments in life included time spent at the cabin on Nest Lake in Spicer, fishing and giving pontoon rides, VFW Baseball, playing cards, and spending time with the family he loved.

Edward DeVos entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the age of 85 years and 20 days. Blessed be his memory.

Edward is survived by his wife, Violet DeVos of Marshall; children, JoAnn Gilbertson of Marshall and her children, Angela Gilbertson (Brad Pohlen) of St. Leo, Amanda Gilbertson of Minneota, Aaric Gilbertson of Marshall, Amberly Gilbertson (Jeremy German) of Ghent, Jane (Randy) Fox of Marshall and their children, Jason (Lisa) Fox of Johnston, IA, Christopher (Jamie) Fox of Sioux Falls, SD, Janet (Alan “Smiley”) DeVos-Johnson of Marshall and their son, Quinton Johnson of Marshall, John (Stephanie) DeVos of Marshall and their children, Brennan, Alexandra, and Halle DeVos of Marshall; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sister Anna Marie DeVos of Marshall, Donna Johnson of Marshall, Betty DeVos of Marshall, Julius (Mary Ann) DeVos of Lakeville; sister-in-law, Sophia DeVos of Tyler; many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Mary DeVos; and siblings, Rose Labat, Victor DeVos, Jeanette Peltier, Leo DeVos, Elroy DeVos, James DeVos, and Priscilla DeVos.

The family invites everyone to Carlin Hall following the interment for a luncheon.

Due to family health issues, flowers cannot be accepted. Please designate any memorials to the future construction of the Veteran’s Memorial at Memorial Park in Marshall or Prairie Home Hospice in Marshall. Thank you.