Billie pursued a life of service shaped by faith and learning. She spent 12 years in Catholic school and went on to earn a bachelor degree in social work from Southern Colorado State College.
She worked as a social worker and with Catholic Charities, where her commitment to others was expressed through practical help and quiet dedication. Billie valued a simple life. She rarely complained and always showed strength in times of adversity.
Billie found joy in playing Scrabble, Pachisi, and Jeopardy, and she also enjoyed reading and writing. She loved dogs, especially Fifi. Alongside her steady strength, Billie carried a quirky sense of humor; she liked to kid around and tell jokes, offering lightness and laughter.
Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Frank DeVries, and her son, William (BJ) DeVries. She is survived by her son, Cameron DeVries; her sister, Susan Curry; her grandkids, Brett DeVries and Morgan DeVries; her daughter-in-law, Nadine DeVries; Stepsons, Frank, Mark, and Chuck DeVries; and stepdaughter, Christine DeVries.
Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Imperial Funeral Home.
