'I am so saddened to hear of this. Youre my favorite Pastor and I will miss you dearly until the day we meet again. We love you Pastor Devries. From the West family from St.Micheal.'

'I will not forget Pastor DeVries or his loving wife Cathy. When I was teenager , he was our pastor in Greenville, MS. I am sadden with this news, but I know he is praising God. I am also praising God for sharing him and his family with me. Cathy, I really don't know what to say, but Peace to you.'

'Pastor, you were a true man of God here on earth. You baptized and taught, and you were much loved.'

'Pastor Devries was a dear and wonderful friend to the Hamilton family. Kim & Cathy are our daughter Erica Hamilton's Godparents.Erica, John, Justin, Jason and the rest of the family were all blessed to have Pastor Devries as our Pastor, friend and counselor. We pray that Cathy, Thomas and Timothy will find comfort from our Lord in this time of grief. In Christ, Wanda (Hamilton) Wheeler.'

'I am so sorry for your loss Cathy and family. I so enjoyed serving and knowing you husband through LWML. He always had the kindest smile for all of us. Love in Jesus, Sharon, Grace Lutheran, Midland'

'Cathy I don't know what I can say to you at this time. jim and I both thought the world of KIM.He was our idea of a real pastor. He influenced Jamie greatly.Kim taught him to be loving and gentle.As I write,he is in Brazil on a mission trip.When you feel up to it,please call-865-332-9980'

'I worked with Pastor DeVries for the last 5 years, he was a devoted leader in his church. My deepest condolences to his family and all the community.'

'I had the pleasure of working with Pastor DeVries for the last 5 years, he was a devoted leader in his church. My condolences to his family and to all the community.'

'Cathy, 
Because of medical reasons, I was unable to attend the visitation or the funeral, but I want you to know how sad I was to hear about Kim. I know he was a wonderful man because of the things I had heard of him through you. I know he will be gravely missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 
Lorraine'

'Cathy, 
I was shocked to read about your husband's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you & your family at this time.'

'Cathy, our prayers are with you, Thomas, Timothy, and your entire family! Personally, Ellie and I have heavy hearts. We have wonderful memories of Kim and are honored to have known him and to have been part of his Mt. Calvary Christian friends and family. We are blessed to have known all of you.'

'Pastor Devries was a blessing to all who encountered him. Sincerest condolences to his family and flock.'

'timothy, sorry could not be there, thinking of you and your family during this trying time. James Smith'

'Praying for peace and comfort now and in the future. Kim has been a blessing to many. Thanking God for him.'

'My thoughts and prayers go out to the Devreies family and friends in this time of loss. God Bless'

'God be with you in this difficult time. We are praying for you, Cathy, your family, and your church, Mt. Calvary.'

'Pastor DeVries, in my opinion, was the best pastor I have ever known.'

'We are privileged to have been part of the congregation for a short 3 years, to have witnessed his faith and servitude, an example for all to strive for. He renewed and strengthened my faith, for which I will be forever grateful. He will be greatly missed. Cathy, his family, and the congregation will continue to be in our prayers. 
- The Fonseca Family 
Luis, Stephanie, Samuel, Lucas'

'I am in such shock, and we will truly miss you'

'Pastor, you will be missed so very much. You led an exemplary Christian life and were an example to all of us. I thank God for putting you in my life!'

'My heart and prayers go out to all of the DeVries family.'

'Pastor DeVries was well loved and helped bring the light to so many. We were blessed to have him as part of our lives, if only briefly. Our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.'

'Lynn and I are saddened at Kim's sudden death and still we rejoice in his faith in Christ.

'I am so saddened for the passing of Pastor DeVries. I visit the church regularly with my mother, Esther Lundy, and was there for the Christmas Eve service. Pastor gave such a great sermon that I told mom I wish I could find a church like this near me. He was so kind and gentle! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this tough time.'

'Peace, Cathy - 
God's peace that passes our understanding - 
but the peace that Kim now knows, completely and fully - 
God's peace to you and all whom Kim loved.

'Sending thoughts and praying for you all in this time. Praying for peace and joy as you reflect on his life of love and service.'

'Cathy, our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God's blessings be on his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed. May he rest in peace. Amen.'

'Kim was a dear roommate for me in college and a gifted and loving friend to me and my wife, Ramona.He was a wonderful blessing from the Lord to us all. We shall meet again. He lives.'

'The Kellogg family was beyond blessed to know Reverend DeVries. He was both a friend and a comforting Pastor in our lives. We know he is with our Lord and we pray for Kathy, Thomas, Timothy and the rest of their family.'

'Pastor DeVries was a devoted leader in his church, and was a warm and thoughtful man. My family and i will always cherish his devotion to my parents. His words about their passing continue to reassure me. Our blessings to Cathy and the family.'

'Our hearts are saddened by the unexpected death of our beloved pastor. We will remember his smile, quick wit, warm and caring heart, and especially his gift to share the Gospel with all. Our thoughts are with his grieving family and church. 
Much love, 
John, Denise, Jane, George & Hollis Poppe'

'Dear Cathy and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Pastor was such a special person and we are all going to miss him. Everyone in LWML loved him. God be with you during this difficult time.'

'We are so shocked and saddened by the loss of Pastor DeVries. He is easily the best pastor we have ever had, and he will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to Cathy, Thomas, Tim and the entire family.'

'Dear Cathy and family: please accept my sincere condolensces on the shocking and sudden death of Pastor De Vries. I always had the feeling he wondered whether his work with the youth of SM's congregation would bear fruit. I know from his perch in Heaven, he can see that it has. My family harbors a continuing affection for you and Pastor and our hearts are with you during this painful time. God Bless You.'

'God's special blessings and comfort to the family and congregation.'

'Cathy and family, 
I was so sad to see on the Lutheran Confessional Group on Facebook that Pastor DeVries was called home by our Lord Jesus. He was remembered there for staying true to the Lutheran Church and our Confession. 
My deepest sympathy to you, your sons and daughters and grandchildren. Also to the members of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. 
Pastor DeVries was a devoted Pastor for the Church and I remember his activities with the LWML. His life represents "Well done thou good and faithful servant". 
May God give you strength and hope in all His Promises for a joyful reunion of all believers. 
Blessings to you and your family and also your church family.'

'Pastor DeVries will be heartfelt missed, but I know he is now with Jesus in Heaven. He has a new body now; one that will never get sick and never wear out, and I'm sure he looks much younger now too. We shall meet again some day...'

'Pastor DeVries was the only Pastor I ever had or knew. He baptized and confirmed us in March 1985,Pastor James Lee, James and myself as well as,being Pastor Lee's GodFather.With a heavy heart I say goodbye to my Pastor and friend. We will meet again in the presence of our Risen Saviour Jesus Christ. I will miss your smile and phone call on my bithday.Always in Christ.'

'We were really saddened to hear of Kim's passing. From the tributes posted, Kim touched many lives and was both an inspiration and comfort to many. Cathy, Thomas & Tim....you are in our prayers and want you to know that Kim was greatly loved. We will truly miss him. There is comfort in knowing that we will all be reunited at the final resurrection and that "It is in dying that we are born to eternal life."'

'I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.'

'Cathy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary sent me an e-mail today, so so sad. I am coming in March to see Mom and Mary so I will see you then.'

'Our deepest condolences to the family and relatives from Lupe De La Garza and family.'

'Dear Friends in Christ, 

Our hearts cry out with sorrow for your loss but we also rejoice knowing that God is good and we give thanks for His lovingkindness that is everlasting.

While our personal relationship with Pastor DeVries has been limited to less than a year, his ministry has had an impact on our lives. We will continue to pray for you, his family as well as the greater family of Mt Calvary as this loss will be felt by many.

In Christ,'

'Pastor DeVries was such a Good & Kind Person...Our Prayers are with Cathy and the rest of his Family .'

'Sorry for your loss. We remember Kim when he was a little kid. His mom and dad.. Kim was a kind and good man. Gods love, Dorothy & Conrad'

'As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.'

'Our prayers are with Kim's family and congregation. He will be missed by us all. He has now heard those precious words of our Lord, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." May our gracious Lord surround you with His Love and His Presence.'

'May our gracious and Loving God, the resurrection and the life, look with favor on the DeVries family and Mt. Calvary as they grieve and celebrate the life of this great shepherd.'

'Jim and I are so sorry for your loss Cathy and family. We always enjoyed our times of fellowship. May our loving and merciful God wrap his arms around you and the congregation of Mt. Calvary.'

'pastor was truly a shepherd to his flock! He will be missed.'

'Rest in peace my friend. You will surely be missed.'

'Our sincerest condolence to Cathy, Thomas, Timothy, and family. Pastor Kim was a very special person. Know that our thoughts and prayers are on you and this difficult time. Know also that many members of Shepherd of the Hills is praying for the family as well. May God's loving arms surround you with comfort.'

'What a wonderful, special and inspirational man. Pastor was so kind, thoughtful, considerate and very personable. There are so many things that I will miss with him not around. Now that he is with God, that means we are being watched over and protected by the best. We have all suffered a great loss with Pastor not with us anymore. I would like to say to Cathy, Thomas, Elizabeth, Nathan, Andrew, Timothy and Tara, that I am so very sorry for your loss and everything that you are going through. You do have a lot of love and support at Mt. Calvary if and when you need it. God Bless You.'

'Pastor DeVries was such a wonderfully kind and sweet family man who inspired all who knew him. He will be missed!'

'We only have just begun to become a part of the congregation. My mother-in-law like Pastor so much. We enjoyed his sermon's, sense of humor, and care for his flock.'

'We were shocked and saddened to hear of Pastor DeVries passing. We just saw him on Christmas Eve. Our family always enjoyed his messages. He was a great support to us when our Mother passed away last June. His family and congregation will be in our thoughts and prayers.'

'Rest in peace, our Christmas Pastor. Your inspirational words to live in faith and trust will carry us through 2015 and beyond.'

'We were so blessed to have known Pastor DeVries. He was a kind, devoted pastor and friend and we will miss him terribly. Our sympathies to his entire beautiful family and to all at Mt. Calvary where he will be sorely missed.'

'I was honored to be Kim's roommate for three years. He was a gentle, loving person with many, many gifts from the Lord. He was always patient with me and he brought a loving and caring presence to my life. My wife and I (Ramona) were honored by his presence at our wedding in 1971 and he stayed in touch with us to see how we were doing as a family. He was a truly wonderful blessing in my life. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Thank you for touching my life with Jesus' love. We shall meet again, and we all rest today in the sure and certain promises of our Lord for Kim and his family, for his beloved congregation, and for the District.

'Pastor DeVries was one of the kindest people I have had the privilege of knowing. He was my pastor during my adolescent and teen years, and I remember him very fondly. In September he officiated a lovely service for my Grandfather, Wayne Travis, a longtime member of Mount Calvary. Pastor was a man who showed love of Christ in his peaceful demeanor and loving support of His flock. May his family find peace and comfort in the community of Christ.'

'God bless you, Pastor DeVries. I am thankful you are now in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ you served so faithfully throughout all the years.

'Pastor DeVries sermons were always an inspiration to all. My prayers are with his family.'

'Prayers to your family. You will be missed. Thank you for being our pastor at st Michaels in Houston. Our son David has been in the navy starting his 15th year. God's blessings to your family. Barbara, Bob& David vohs'

'Our deepest and sincere condolences to the entire DeVries family. Pastor DeVries will always be remembered as loving, caring and supportive. He will be thoroughly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. May Pastor DeVries rest in peace and continue to watch over us.'

'My condolences to the entire DeVries family for their loss.

'Our deepest and sincere condolences to your and your family. Pastor DeVries will always be remembered as loving, caring and supportive. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.'

OBITUARIO

Kim Thomas Reverend DeVries

26 abril, 1950 – 1 enero, 2015

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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