Jean (DeVries) VanEss age 92, of Zephyrhills, FL went to be with the Lord and Savior Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon VanEss Sr; daughter, Sherry Terpstra; grandson, Jeffrey Becker; 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Poe-West and Jessica Zierleyn; parents, Menzo and Hazel DeVries; 2 brothers, Donald and Raymond DeVries. Survivors include her children: Ronald (Janet) Poe; Linda (Paul) Becker; David (Linda) VanEss; Debby (Frank) Christmas; Dana (Wendell) Ross; Leon (Kathy) VanEss Jr.; and Simon VanEss; sister, Barbara Swainston-Hill; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014; 11 AM, at the Alliance Church of Zephyrhills located on 6251 Fort King Rd in Zephyrhills. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice, 37826 Sky Ridge Circle, Dade City, 33525.