Rev. Jason E. Devries

Rev. Jason E. DeVries, age 52, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Kristin DeVries, nee Bolt. Loving father of Anneke DeVries, Justin DeVries, and Kate (fiancé Hayden Te Grotenhuis) DeVries. Loving son of Nick and Karen DeVries. Dear brother of Kyle (Kelly) DeVries and the late Nikki Lynn DeVries. Cherished son-in-law of Larry and Judie Bolt. Devoted grandson of Elmer and Georgian Van Drunen. Dear brother-in-law of Julie (Dale) Eesley and Nancy (Marty) Scarbrough.

Everything about Jason was larger than life. You never had to wonder if he was in the room because he filled the room with his physical presence, booming voice, and hearty laugh. He added life to everything he was a part of, sharing his joy and vitality with everyone else.

Jason had a genius for making everyone in his life feel seen and important, starting with his family. He was an attentive and devoted husband to Kristin, a wise and generous father to Anneke, Justin and Kate, and a loving son and brother. The people Jason loved the most got his very best, and he served them with his whole heart.

Jason had a huge circle of influence. He made friends everywhere life took him and was a well-loved pastor of the large congregation at Faith Church. He brought so many people into his orbit and kept them there with his kindness, thoughtfulness, and care. Jason was a man who truly lived out his faith in Jesus and was filled with the fruit of the Spirit.

Jason loved peanut M&Ms, chocolate chip ice cream, F1, Newcastle, the color orange, Hope College, and had a lineup of favorite comedians he’d watch on repeat. He knew more random trivia than anyone else and knew the streets of Chicago like the back of his hand. He could navigate anyone, anywhere, in any vehicle. He was the best gift-giver, reflecting his thoughtfulness and intentionality.

Although Jason’s life was never defined by cancer, he was a living example of strength, faith, and hope to everyone who witnessed the past eleven years of his life. He refused to complain and lived with the utmost courage, taking life one day at a time and enjoying so much along the way.

Jason, in his words and actions, pointed to a hope that is also larger than life itself, a hope found in Jesus Christ. Jason knew Jesus as both his Savior and friend and wanted everyone else to know Him, too. We rejoice in knowing that Jason is fully alive in the presence of Jesus.

Everyone who knew Jason loved him. It will be a privilege and a joy to carry his example, love and memory with us all the days of our lives.

Visitation Friday, July 18, 2025 from 1:00-8:00 p.m. directly at Faith Church 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN. Funeral service Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Church.  Jason’s funeral service will be live streamed at www.WeAreFaith.org/memorial . (The link will go live approximately five minutes before the service begins.)  A private family burial will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Faith Church ( www.wearefaith.org/giving/ ), Sarcoma Foundation of America ( www.curesarcoma.org ), Crown Point Christian School ( www.crownpointchristian.org ), or Elim Christian Services ( www.elimcs.org) .

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For more information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com