Ida Katherine DeGross

1913 - 2016

Ida Katherine DeGross obituary, 1913-2016, Fairfax, VA

BORN

1913

DIED

2016

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Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax

10565 Main St

Fairfax, Virginia

Ida DeGross Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2016.

Ida Katherine DeGross



1913-2016



On Tuesday, December 20, Ida Katherine DeGross passed away at The Virginian Assisted Living Home in Fairfax, Virginia. Born in New Jersey, she was a long-time resident of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and Sarasota, Florida before moving to Northern Virginia. She was the beloved wife of the late John Pierce DeGross; and the devoted mother of Pierce Edward DeGross of Fredericksburg, VA and Robert L. DeGross (Gaele Fanning) of Bethesda, MD. She was the adored grandmother of Michelle Serafin of Westfield, NJ, Pierce Edward DeGross of Arlington, VA, Renee Valdes of Atlanta, GA, Paul DeGross and Ellen DeGross, both of Bethesda, MD. She is also survived by five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.



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December 27, 2016

My since condolences to all the friends and family. During these times of distress is especially more necessary to pour out your heart to God in prayer because he cares for you. He promises that all who do so will have their thoughts and feelings soothed by "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Phillipians 4: 6,7

December 27, 2016

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My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the assurance expressed at 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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