DEWEESE – Sally Ann Deweese (McCrary), aged 84 of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. David Deweese and brother, George McCrary. She is survived by her children, Mark Deweese and Dawn Minnesma, Sharon Settlemyre, Matthew and Tammy Deweese, Mari Norris and Todd Arbanas, Karen and Don Smith; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, William and Marilyn McCrary; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Carrol Deweese, Patricia Deweese; several nieces and nephews. Sally was especially loved and will be greatly missed by her grandchildren. After raising her children, she graduated from Grand Rapids Junior College in the LPN program. She was active in TOPS and also in her church especially serving the funeral lunches. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday at 11:00 am at St.. Mary Magdalen Church, 1213 – 52nd St. SE with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere celebrant. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo SE Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a Rosary service at 7:30 pm. Visitation also on Saturday from 10 am until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Resurrection Fund of St. Mary Magdalen Church or the American Cancer Society.

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November 30, 2015 4:36am
Karen, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Words fail. Know that we all send or love and prayers. Julie Hosteter

- Julie Hosteter

November 22, 2015 2:00am
To Mark, Sharon, and rest of family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Moms are such special people. Praying that the promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bring you comfort. Sincere Christian Sympathy. LaVonne

- LaVonne Douma Venema

November 20, 2015 7:19am
Karen, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

- Sandra Haslem

November 20, 2015 4:48am
Prayers for Mark and your Family.

- Tony and Heidi Jones

November 19, 2015 1:42pm
Dear Ms. Deweese, I never met you but you were a very special person in the lives of my wife and mother-in-law. May you rest in peace. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

- Jackson Mileur

November 18, 2015 6:11am
Sally and I meet in the 60's when I worked at Mr. Easy Laundry and Dry Cleaners. She would always come in with mounds of laundry and little Karen in tow. If I wasn't busy I would be lucky enough to be able to play with Karen for a while. We went on many shopping trips, but best of all was our Las Vegas trips. We always planned to go over St. Patrick's Day. On St. Paddy's Day we would go down the Strip and listen to the Bagpiper at O'Shays and then head to the Bonanza Gift shop and pick up a little bottle of Bailey's and get silly. I have many wonderful memories. I want to thank Sharon for calling me to let me know how sick Sally was. I was blessed to have been able to spend quite a bit of time with her in her last few weeks. She will be truly missed. Prayers are going out to the family. If there is anything that you need please let me know. John and Kathy Gollehon

- Judy Kooyer

November 18, 2015 4:41am
Karen, Don, Lauren, and Alex, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's/grandma's passing. Please know that everyone at Townline is thinking of you and sending good thoughts and prayers your way! We love you all!

- Sara Yonker

November 18, 2015 2:18am
Mom, I will never forget the things you did and taught us. It wasn't always easy and you always fought hard and managed to stay strong through every twist and turn. You were generous, caring, but firm when you needed to be. As I continue to fight my battle against cancer I will walk with you beside me feeling your strength, determination, fight, and positive attitude the way you fought cancer before, the way you survived and did so so with grace and dignity and winning your battle. I admire you for never slowing down until these past few months, your body tired and ready to let your soul and wonderful spriit go to its heavenly home, reunited with Dad, you've both waited a long time to be together again. Thank you mom for everyone who you met and they usually became your friend, or you knew someone they knew! I will miss you on and am grateful for all of your gifts, you were an incredible mother, grandma, Ned friend. I held you hand until your last breath, and thanked you for every time you held mine. Love you for always! Karen

- Karen Smith

November 17, 2015 2:47pm
To Sally's family So sorry to hear that Sally has passed away today. What a shock. Sally was such a wonderful, caring neighbor to us for the past 26 years. She will be missed. If there is anything we can do to help with anything please let us know Carl & Lisa Huisman

- Carl & Lisa Huisman




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