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“HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS !!
It's been a long 8 months since you have been gone and I
know you are finally at rest & peace. You & Laurren...
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1 of 22 | Posted by: Susan Langley - sister
“I got the chance to meet Chris over the last several years when she came to our office for surgery. I don't think I ever met such a strong willed...
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2 of 22 | Posted by: Karen Rozier Midlothian TX
“I am grateful that Chris became a part of our family. Her courage and will were an inspiration to me as well as many others and her thoughtfulness...
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3 of 22 | Posted by: Carla DeVries Round Lake IL
“A Courageous Spirit.
A Giving Heart.
A Beautiful Soul.
We will miss you Chris.
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4 of 22 | Posted by: Mike, Tina, Ashton, and Jacquelyn DeVries
“I never got the chance to meet Chris but has heard that she was a strong wonderful woman. Randy - you and the family are in our prayers and...
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5 of 22 | Posted by: Anthony & Deanne Frazier
“Chris was such a great person. I met her through my daughter, Mandi, but she became my friend too. We even shared my mailbox for a while. You know...
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6 of 22 | Posted by: Shay Grelle
“Well I met Chris about 7 years ago it was all bitter sweet the way we met but gosh I was so thankful that I had met her I was going through a bad...
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7 of 22 | Posted by: Scott and Monica Chaffin TX
“Randy - we pray you will find comfort knowing that Chris's passing cannot diminish the important and wonderful ways that she touched your life ...
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8 of 22 | Posted by: Jim and Becky Grapevine TX
“Chris was such a special person. Although time and distance separated us, I will always remember her for the abundance of special qualities she...
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9 of 22 | Posted by: Mandi Whisenhunt Smith Hooks TX
“I HAVE KHOWN HER MOST OF HER LIFE AND SHE AND HER SISTERS BABYSIT FOR ME AND I ALWAYS
THOUGHT SHE WAS SO SWEET SHE WILL BE GREATLY
MISSED HER MOM...
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10 of 22 | Posted by: brenda guevara balchsprings TX
“Even though I have not seen Chris in over 20 years - her vibrance and personality still hold a warm spot in my heart. She was always good for a...
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11 of 22 | Posted by: Andy Upton Mesquite, TX
“I only met Chris through phone calls, e-mails, and instant messaging at work a little over a year ago, but her character came across loud and...
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12 of 22 | Posted by: Sergio Jaime Sacramento CA
“Susan-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.
The love that you have for your sister will remain in...
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13 of 22 | Posted by: Tammy Towers
“Chris was one of the rare people you are blessed to meet in life who inspires you to make each day count. She always lightened up the setting when...
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14 of 22 | Posted by: Gary & Debbie Cole Itasca TX
“My heart and prayers go out to the family she will be missed so much.
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15 of 22 | Posted by: Sheila Miller
“WHAT WE WILL REMEMBER ABOUT CHRIS IS HER ENERGY,AND HOW SHE PAID ATTENTION TO DETAIL. SHE TOOK AN ACTIVE PART IN HER CARE. SHE KEPT HER CHIN UP...
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16 of 22 | Posted by: CHRIS & CARL CINICOLO TX
“Chris was an amazing person and will be truly missed. I first met Chris and Randy when they lived a few houses down and across the street from me...
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17 of 22 | Posted by: Tamara Simmons
“We will miss Chris very much. She was such a kind person. For our wedding she made the most beautiful cover for my wheelchair so that it would...
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18 of 22 | Posted by: Samantha and Michael White
“I met Chris and Randy in April 1997 at the first NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway. They were not married yet, but it looked like that was just...
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19 of 22 | Posted by: Arthur Hohensee Kyle, TX
“Randy, thank you for taking care of Chris in her time of need, she never leaned on anyone; only provided the rock to everyone else...she was...
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20 of 22 | Posted by: Kim
“Chris was an amazing, strong woman. There are few people who could have faced what she faced with such courage, faith, and grace. I spent many a...
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21 of 22 | Posted by: Amy Malecki The Colony TX
“I never got the pleasure of meeting Chris but have heard many wonderful stories of her courageous spirit. My prayers are with her family now and...
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22 of 22 | Posted by: Trisha Cooke
On June 7, 2009, Christine E. (Surrette) DeVries, peacefully passed away in Grand Prairie, Texas after battling a strong and courageous fight against cancer for the last 8 years.
Chris was born in Los Angeles, California on February 7, 1966, to the parents of Betty (Surrette) Guerrero and the late Robert Surrette. She grew up in Mesquite, Texas where she attended West Mesquite High School.
She is survived by the love of her life, Randy DeVries and his parents Milton and Caroline DeVries, her siblings Sandra Lynn, Patty Smith, and Susan Langley. Also, several nephews and nieces who adored her.
Chris enjoyed life to the fullest, while striving to better the lives of others. She never failed to help a stranger and always gave her best to friends and loved ones, including her bull dog “Butch”. She has touched the lives of so many others and will be truly missed.
A “Celebration of Her Life” will be held on June 18th from 6 to 10 p.m. with a dinner from 7 to 8:30 at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The family invites all Chris’ friends to come and join them.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS !!
It's been a long 8 months since you have been gone and I
know you are finally at rest & peace. You & Laurren are in a better place, but you both are so truely missed.
I Love You ...... your sister Susie
Posted by: Susan Langley - sister Feb 08, 2010
I got the chance to meet Chris over the last several years when she came to our office for surgery. I don't think I ever met such a strong willed woman as her! She went through so very much, but never faced anything without grace and determination.I have her family picture w/Randy & Butch on my desk and think of her always. It was always so good to see Chris come to the office! She was a very caring woman-even calling me when I was the patient and had my own surgery to check on me. I miss her very much. She was a very special lady.
Posted by: Karen Rozier Midlothian, TX Aug 04, 2009
I am grateful that Chris became a part of our family. Her courage and will were an inspiration to me as well as many others and her thoughtfulness and giving nature were a blessing to all of us who were touched by her. I am sure that she is she is shakin' it up in heaven and adding her flair as she best knows how. God bless you, girl. Be at peace. We'll all miss you! God bless you, Randy for your courage, love, and support of her!
Posted by: Carla DeVries Round Lake, IL Jul 09, 2009
A Courageous Spirit.
A Giving Heart.
A Beautiful Soul.
We will miss you Chris.
Posted by: Mike, Tina, Ashton, and Jacquelyn DeVries Jul 03, 2009
I never got the chance to meet Chris but has heard that she was a strong wonderful woman. Randy - you and the family are in our prayers and remember God is here to help you through this difficult time. God Bless...
Posted by: Anthony & Deanne Frazier Jun 18, 2009
Chris was such a great person. I met her through my daughter, Mandi, but she became my friend too. We even shared my mailbox for a while. You know Chris, she was just like family. Beautiful soul and loving person with her own share, maybe more than her share, of trouble in this life. She was a fighter and could be as determined as anyone I know. She always was so positive even when she was tired and didn't feel too well. We will miss her! Randy, thank you for letting us know. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Shay Grelle
Posted by: Shay Grelle Jun 18, 2009
Well I met Chris about 7 years ago it was all bitter sweet the way we met but gosh I was so thankful that I had met her I was going through a bad time with my health and being freaked out and she calmed me down. I could talk to her about it . she was such a strong willed human being . my husband and Chris had been friends many years before me . I was honored to have known a woman that would fight till the end. Randy , I just want you to know that Scott and I are so sorry for lose just know that she loved you and butch so much.I hate that time and distance keep us away. She was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed . Randy,YOu are in our thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P Chris you may be gone from this earth but your memories will live on forever.
Posted by: Scott and Monica Chaffin Terrell, TX Jun 18, 2009
Randy - we pray you will find comfort knowing that Chris's passing cannot diminish the important and wonderful ways that she touched your life (and our life) and that grief cannot take away the happiness you shared.......sorrow fades with time, but love remains forever.
Posted by: Jim and Becky Grapevine, TX Jun 17, 2009
Chris was such a special person. Although time and distance separated us, I will always remember her for the abundance of special qualities she possessed. I first met Chris when she was living in Texarkana. She did an awesome job on manicures and nails!!! :) Chris was the type of person that you only needed to spend a short time with, to make you feel as if you'd known her all your life. She was a very special person to our family and will be missed. I regret that I was unable to spend more time with her, but I know she is watching over us all, and living life to the fullest in heaven. Randy -- you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Mandi Whisenhunt Smith Hooks, TX Jun 17, 2009
I HAVE KHOWN HER MOST OF HER LIFE AND SHE AND HER SISTERS BABYSIT FOR ME AND I ALWAYS
THOUGHT SHE WAS SO SWEET SHE WILL BE GREATLY
MISSED HER MOM KEEP ME INFORMED ON HOW SHE
WAS DOING I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HER
Posted by: brenda guevara balchsprings, TX Jun 16, 2009
Celebration of Life:
June 18 2009
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Ruthe Jackson Center
3113 S. Carrier Pkwy.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

