Eleanor J. DeVito
June 9, 1930 – February 13, 2023
A funeral service will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jim Dyke officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Parchment Schools Foundation or Alamo Nursing Home.
Obituary
DEVITO, Eleanor J.
Kalamazoo
Age 92, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Eleanor was born in Gobles, Michigan on June 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Stanley and Leona (Clark) Ruse. She was a graduate of Plainwell High School, class of 1948. Eleanor was employed as a payroll secretary at Parchment School District, retiring after 26 years. She was actively involved in her children, grandchildren and great-children’s lives and attended many sporting events and school activities. She loved to knit, crochet and quilt and even handmade a quilt for each of grandchildren as a wedding gift. She was also an avid reader. On September 5, 1953, Eleanor married Richard L. DeVito, who preceded her in death on February 20, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her daughter in-law, Kay DeVito and special cousin, Betty Blum. Eleanor is survived by her son, Dennis DeVito; daughter, Tina (Steve) Terry; grandchildren, Amanda (Ryan) Groulx, Charlie (Sarah) Terry, Travis (Jill) Terry, Nick (Sandy) DeVito and Elizabeth (Jake) Bronson; nine great-grandchildren and sister in-law, Jean Believe. A funeral service will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jim Dyke officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Parchment Schools Foundation or Alamo Nursing Home.
Eleanor has always been an important part of my Families life. My Mom (Betty Blum) and Eleanor are cousins that grew up together during the Great Depression and formed a bond that was unmistakeable and unbreakable. In less than two months we have lost two of the most special people that have walked on this earth, and are now together again with the ones they love that have gone before them. Denny and Tina my heartfelt sympathy for your loss, and as you know your Mom was very special and so loved.
I had the pleasure of working with Eleanor at the University Bookstore. She was such fun and seemed to enjoy the hard work and staff. She had energy to spare, never seeming to tire! An avid knitter, she helped increase my knitting skills. She was such an upbeat, happy person- she brought the sunshine in with her when she walked through the door. Eleanor loved her family dearly and took great pride in sharing all of your advancements! She was truly a ray of sunshine and we all enjoyed her youthful spirit! Becky Chambers
My deepest sympathy to you Tina, Dennis, and all. I’m reading of the passing of your mom just today online. My heart feels heavy. I’m so sorry for your loss and the sadness this brings.