In 2002, my youngest brother Derrick was taken home to Jesus in a fatal car accident. I have never penned much of how the story unfolded for me, so here it is. Use the Blog Archive on the right side of the page to piece through the posts.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Remembering
DEYOUNG - Derrick Joel DeYoung, aged 16, had a special aeromed ride to a new home - from enjoying life here to a wonderful home in heaven. He was born February 13, 1986 and died on November 23, 2002. He is greatly missed by parents, Pastor Maury and Cheryl DeYoung; his brouthers and sisters and their spouses, Chris and Arlene DeYoung, Gene and Michelle Kramer and his little nephew, Lucas Michael Kramer, Lisa DeYoung and her fiancee Tom DeMaagd, and Tim DeYoung. He also leave his grandmother, Minnie DeYoung, several special uncles, aunts, cousins, and many friends. He was preceeded in death by his grandparents, Arnold and Verbena Christians and Vern DeYoung. Derrick was a junior at South Christian High School where he played football, baseball and basketball. He was a member of Kelloggsville Christian Reformed Church. Derrick enjoyed outdoor sports. A special memorial service will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, November 26, at Kelloggsville Christian Reformed Church, 610-52nd Street SE, with Pastor Ron Fynewever and Ken Schripsema officiating. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 9 pm., and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. at Stroo Funeral Home 1095- 68th Street SE.
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