Frank Dejong

Frank Albert DeJong, age 53 of Grandview, WA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2013. He passed unexpectedly at his home. Frank was born in Lakewood, CA on June 1, 1959. His youth was spent on his family’s dairy farm in Marysville, WA. Frank graduated from Watson Groen Christian School in Seattle, WA and continued on to receive a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from Washington State University. Frank married his high school sweet heart, Heidi (Lanting), on July 17, 1981. Frank and Heidi were married almost 32 years. Together they operated their dairy farm in Grandview for 17 years. Frank lived his life to be a Christ-like example, loving and teaching his family to work for the Lord and not for earthly gains. He served the Sunnyside Christian School community as school board member and president, Sunnyside Christian School Thrift Shop Board president, youth basketball coach, and enthusiastic basketball supporter. He was also a Sunday school teacher for many years at Sunnyside Christian Reformed Church. Frank’s greatest passion was his faith in God. He gladly shared it and portrayed this in his life. Frank is survived by his wife Heidi and his five children, Jared DeJong and wife Krista of Spokane, Vanessa DeJong of Yakima, Nicolas DeJong of Grandview, Marcus DeJong of Grandview, and Kevin DeJong of Grandview. He greatly anticipated the birth of his first grandson, due in early May. He also leaves his parents Sam and Anna DeJong of Marysville, Washington, three brothers, Albert DeJong of Silver Springs, MD, Harmen DeJong (Sue) of Lynden, WA and Steven DeJong (Lani) of Kirkland, WA and two sisters Theresa Roosendaal (Gene) of Kennewick, WA and Grace Mallett (Greg) of Escalon, CA. He leaves a large number of extended family who will miss him dearly. The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Sunnyside Christian Reformed Church on Friday, April 12, 2013. Visitation will be held on April 11, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. A family graveside service at Grandview Cemetery will precede the memorial at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Sunnyside Christian School Thrift Store. The family of Frank DeJong would like to thank the many people that have provided comfort and assistance to observe Frank’s passing from this life on earth into Glory. Praise be to God. Arrangements are entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside and condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frank Dejong, please visit our flower store.