Lynn Marie (Fortier) DeVos

On the morning of December 2nd, 2024, our beloved sister, wife, mother, and Grammie unexpectedly, but peacefully, died in the arms of her husband at their home in Gowen, MI. Lynn Marie (Fortier) DeVos was born February 17th of 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI. Adopted and raised by her loving parents Jack and Therese Fortier, she was the big sister to her four dear brothers: John, Joe, Mike, and Pat. Through her early adult years she made many lifelong friends through church, youth group outreach and her work places. She touched many lives in her quiet loving way. Always there to talk to and help anyway she could. During her time at the CIA (Christians in Action) group at St. James parish, she caught the eye of the love of her life, a sweet young apple farmer, John DeVos. From there the love between them blossomed (see what I did there) and they were wed June 14, 1980. From there they embarked on a life together, taking them from apple farming the lush green orchards of west Michigan to the open prairie expanse of the oil fields of the Bakken in North Dakota. Always together, through hard times and many good, Lynn Marie was ever the exemplar example of steadfast unconditional love. Through their life together John and Lynn Marie lovingly raised three pretty decent children Paul (Whitney), Rebecca (Josh) and Charlie (Melony) who were blessed to be the recipients of her devotion, care and love through it all. She was always there for them at any moment’s notice and would literally travel the globe to spend time with them. Starting in 2016, she assumed the role of Grammie, truly her swan song, for which she had a passion unmatched. The outpouring of love that came from within her was the most beautiful thing one can experience in this life. Every time she laid eyes on each of her eight “Adorables” and held them in her arms you could see why we are here. The love of God. Together, she and her grandchildren were aglow with love and adoration for each other. Apart they are now, but will always be connected. Through her life she’s always been there for you and loved nothing more than a meal together, to bake you a pie, or as our beloved “knit-whit”, she kept those knitting needles hot, always stitching together an afghan or “octopi” for every major event or milestone for those she so dearly loved in this life. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday December 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW where her family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm -5:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will take place on Tuesday December 10, 2024 at 10:00 am at Rosedale Memorial Park We ask if you have one of her many knit symbols of love — be it an afghan, octopus, washcloth or anything in between — for you and your loved ones to please send us a picture of you with it and/or bring it with you to her final earthly gathering. Send photos and well wishes to lynnphotos2024@gmail.com Memorial contributions in Lynn's memory to the American Center for Legal Justice would be appreciated.

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Lynn Marie (Fortier) DeVos

February 17, 1955 - December 2, 2024