Brice Jay DeVos, 79, of Oak Harbor, completed his 14-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease on Aug. 30, 2014, at his home.

Brice was born Oct. 31, 1934, in Hinsdale, Ill., to John (Jack) DeVos and Joann (Weiss) DeVos. He attended the University of Illinois and graduated from Northwestern University School of Dentistry in 1959.

Commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in June 1955, he continued in the service until July 1995, when he retired as a Captain, Dental Corps, United States Navy.

Captain DeVos enjoyed his time in the Navy, the 15 different duty stations, the Oral and Maxilla Facial Surgery residency, and the many people with whom he had the opportunity to meet, work and socialize, but he loved the time spent with his children and grandchildren most.

Brice was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his first wife Mary Martin DeVos — the mother of his children — and many aunts and uncles.

Brice is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joline (Watkins) DeVos; his awesome children, Jack and wife Teresa, Kimberly Coburn and husband David, and Steven and wife Tracy; his wonderful grandchildren, Chelsea Coburn and fiancé Stephen Arnold, Read Coburn, Kristen DeVos, Katelyn DeVos, Marielle DeVos, Hayley Elston and Sydney Elston; brother John (Frenesi); sisters Suzanne DeVos and Katherine DeVos-Miller; brothers-in-law Frank (Lyn) Watkins, Matthew (Santina) Watkins, Timothy (Angela) Watkins, and Glenn Watkins; sister-in-law Susan (Wayne) Davis; a very large circle of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and too many friends to list or count.

Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation, Alzheimer’s Organization or Hospice of the Northwest.