OBITUARY
John Dekruif Jr.
October 17, 1934 – February 19, 2021
John DeKruif, Jr., 86, met his Lord and Savior on Feb. 19, 2021. Beloved husband of 65 years to Viola J. DeKruif; dear father of Cindy (David) DeJong and Jeff (Julie) DeKruif; loving grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 9. Dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation 9:30 – 10:30 AM, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment Green Acres Cemetery. www.greenacresmortuary.net
Services
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Visitation
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Funeral Service
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Committal Service
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Reception
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYCharlene (DeGroot) Sliter
March 1, 2021
Uncle Dick and Auntie Vi were always so much fun to visit with when they were staying by my Mom and Dad in Chandler. It's been years since I've seen them, but have many fond memories. He's with lots of brothers and sisters and Grandpa and Grandma now. RIP
Karen Nellen
February 25, 2021
I am looking at the pictures of your Dad! When my brother Alan DeKruif shared pics couple of years ago, I immediately thought of your Grandpa! Here, in both pictures, I see a replica of MY Dad!!
Karen Nellen
February 22, 2021
I am SO SORRY for your loss!! LIFE is so short: we need to live each moment as if it's the last!! My memories of "Dick" & Vi include Holiday Gatherings at the bank in LuVerne! There were always SO MANY of us!
I am currently scanning photographs from my Dad (Bill DeKruif & LaVonne); finding many from many gatherings! I have SO MANY to sort through and scan!! SO MANY memories!
Unfortunately Don & I haven't been able to get to AZ to visit! However my brother Alan HAS good memories from visiting with you, your family, and Uncle Dick!!
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Circa 1972
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July 2000, all 11 siblings
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At the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
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May, 1987
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1986. Cindy & Jeff. ASU graduation
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Jeff's Family, 2020
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With Joshua, 1997
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1992. John & Viola with Lucy & Manuel Gonzales
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At Washington's Delaware Crossing
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November 22, 1955
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2005, 50th Anniversary
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Circa 1979
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With Rebecca, 1996
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1969, John and Vi holding niece and nephew twins
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In Philadelphia at the Liberty Bell
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Niagara Falls
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October, 1986
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Dating years
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1985 at Jeff's wedding
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First year of marriage
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Eating Hot Dogs in Central Park
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March 2016
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With Rochelle, 1992
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October 2020 (John turned 86)
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With RaeAnna, 2004
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At Plimouth Plantation in Massachusetts
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September, 1998. Parker, Colorado
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1967, John with Jeff and Cindy
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1982 at Cindy's wedding
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1961, John and Jeff
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John with all 11 siblings, 1997
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John, 18 years old in 1952
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1967. First known picture in Arizona
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2009. 75 years old.
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John with siblings and spouses. 1996
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1997. Parker, Colorado
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With good friends Rick and Gen Cornish
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Grandpa's Shoulder is Always Comfortable
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1996 retirement party
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Family with John Bartch, 1988
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With Ralissa, 1998
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Christmas, 1990
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Circa 1972
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July 2000, all 11 siblings
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May, 1987
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1986. Cindy & Jeff. ASU graduation
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Jeff's Family, 2020
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With Joshua, 1997
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1992. John & Viola with Lucy & Manuel Gonzales
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At Washington's Delaware Crossing
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November 22, 1955
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2005, 50th Anniversary
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Circa 1979
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In Philadelphia at the Liberty Bell
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Niagara Falls
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October, 1986
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Cindy's Family, 2020
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1985 at Jeff's wedding
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First year of marriage
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Eating Hot Dogs in Central Park
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March 2016
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With Rochelle, 1992
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October 2020 (John turned 86)
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With RaeAnna, 2004
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1967, John with Jeff and Cindy
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1982 at Cindy's wedding
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1961, John and Jeff
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John with all 11 siblings, 1997
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1967. First known picture in Arizona
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2009. 75 years old.
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John with siblings and spouses. 1996
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1997. Parker, Colorado
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Grandpa's Shoulder is Always Comfortable
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1996 retirement party
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With Ralissa, 1998
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Christmas, 1990