Willem Duvalois
"A Happy Old Soul"
-- 1935 ~ 2010 --

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Willem Duvalois of American Fork, Utah passed away in his home September 18, 2010.

He is preceded in death by his father Jacobus Duvaloois. He is survived by his mother Maria Van Naaman, wife Dina Lena Volbeda Duvalois, children Deborah Lou Duvalois Schwarz, Diana Alice Duvalois Wilson, Randolph Lynn Duvalois, Robert Lee Duvalois, and Dawn Rae Duvalois Franck. He has 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Sara S. Duvaloois Van Gend and his brother-in-law David Van Gend.

Dad was born June 9, 1935 to Jacobus and Maria Duvaloois in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He worked for Smit Internationale Tugboat Company untill he was drafted in 1955 to the Royal Dutch Air Force and served until November 1956.

Shortly after, he married Dina Volbeda and immigrated to the USA in May of 1957. He retired from A Plus Benefits in August 2009 where he often said,"I don't go to work.. I'm on vacation!"

Dad had an uncany sense of humor that made everyone around him smile and feel happier. We would like to thank all those who had a hand in caring so graciously for our Father.

Funeral services for Willem will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 29th Ward Chapel located at 673 East 300 North American Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and at an additional viewing at the church on Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Highland City Cemetery, Highland, Utah.