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Schuyler P. VanVoorst, 90, of Columbia City, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 29th at Miller’s Merry Manor where he had been a resident for the past three weeks.
He was born September 30, 1921 in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, a son of Dale George and Irene Erma (Haney) VanVoorst. His formative years were spent on a farm in Etna Troy Township. Following his graduation from Larwill High School in 1939, he began farming with his father.
On June 9, 1945 he was united in marriage to Avis I. Blanchard. They made their first home on a farm in Thorncreek Township. Ten years later they moved to their farm in Etna Troy Township. Mrs. VanVoorst, his wife of 54 years, preceded him in death July 31, 1999.
A lifelong dairyman and grain farmer, he also drove school bus for Etna Troy Township for 20 years.
He was a member of Columbia City United Methodist Church and attended Etna United Methodist Church men’s group. He served one term as Whitley County Commissioner and seven years as Whitley County Councilman. He helped start the first Whitley County Soil & Water district and was a member of Farm Bureau. A supporter and firm believer of 4-H, he was a 10 year member and 4-H leader for several years.
Surviving relatives include two sons, Dr. Steven J. (Debra) VanVoorst of South Pittsburg, TN, and John D. (Karen) VanVoorst of Etna Troy Township; three grandchildren, Joshua VanVoorst, Jacob VanVoorst and Danyelle Stine; and three great grandsons, Michael, Cameron and Ashton.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Widman.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to Columbia City United Methodist Church Building Fund or Whitley County 4-H Dairy Club.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Cheryl L. McDevitt, 56, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 5:44 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2011 at her home. 
Born July 9, 1955, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Robert Leon and Gloria Jean (Watson) Gibson.
A lifetime Columbia City resident, she graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1973 and Ravenscroft Beauty College in 1980. 
On June 3, 1973, she was united in marriage to Keith D. McDevitt at Faith Baptist Church, by Pastor Morris Scutt.  She was a hairstylist for 25 years; substitute teacher for 4 years; and recently retired as office manager of Speedway Sand and Gravel, Columbia City, where she had been employed for the past 4 years. 
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Whitley County Republican Party, Whitley County Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, where she helped with the first home built by all women.  She enjoyed camping, but her involvement with her grandchildren was her life joy.
Survivors include her husband, Keith D. McDevitt of Columbia City; son, Aaron L. (Carla Mossburg) McDevitt of South Whitley; daughter, Jenee (Ryan) Nix of Columbia City; 7 grandchildren including, Grace McDevitt, Elijah McDevitt, Maycee Nix, Dinah McDevitt, Alison Mossburg, Kayla Mossburg and Malarie Nix; 1 brother, Matthew L. (Dianna) Gibson and 1 niece, April Gibson both of Columbia City.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.  Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the funeral home with Les Gamble and Pastor James Cress officiating. Burial will follow at Nolt Cemetery, Columbia City.
Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. McDevitt to the scholarship funds of either Whitley County 4-H Inc. or Columbia City FFA.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. 
Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.

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