Celebrating the life of
Ione Hope Donaldson de Vries
June 14, 1950 - September 01, 2015
Ione Hope Donaldson de Vries, 65, died September 1, 2015 at her home in The Netherlands, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 14, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia, she was a registered nurse that had worked for Memorial Medical Center, The Savannah Shipyard, Stone Container Co. and Holland America Cruise Lines.
She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Donaldson. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Frank de Vries, her mother, Hilda Donaldson of Savannah; her sisters, Holly Hale of Savannah; Carolyn Merritt of Savannah; and Melissa Boye (Chris) of Cape Coral, FL; and three nieces and two nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2015 in Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 4849 Paulsen St., #102, Savannah, GA 31405 or www.cancer.org
So sorry to hear about the passing of Hope , she was such a sweet and Beautiful Lady always!
- Frances Bazemore Bukowiec, Pembroke, Ga
We loved Hope with a love that families enjoy everyday. She was so loving and kind. She thought about us on special occasions and when we were under the weather. She was an awe inspiring soul. Always saying she was checking on us, singing Happy Birthday, mailing cards, trying to pay our way. Hope you are with us today and when we take our last breaths, we pray you will be there to greet us in the sweet by and by. Michael, Lizzie, and Dots.
- Walton, Orange Park, Fla
We loved Hope with a love that families enjoy everyday. She was so loving and kind. She thought about us on special occasions and when we were under the weather. She was an awe inspiring soul. Always saying she was checking on us, singing Happy Birthday, mailing cards, trying to pay our way. Hope you are with us today and when we take our last breaths, we pray you will be there to greet us in the sweet by and by. Michael, Lizzie, and Dots.
- Walton, Orange Park, Fla
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Hope and our time sailing on the Holland America ships. She was a very sweet soul heaven now has another angel.
- Robin Walker, Winter Garden, , Fl
Deepest condolences to you all. Hope what a beautiful soul you were, it has been an absolute honor to have meet you. We meet on the Eurodam while I was working in the spa. While I was pregnant with Liam you were like a mother to me. May you shine from above. Forever in our hearts.
- Lily, Brisbane , Qld
Missy, My heart breaks for your family at the news of your devastating loss. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Sending love to all of your family.
- Mandie Rainwater-Spratt, Cape Coral, FL
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Hope's family. Hope and I were very good friends through Jr. and High School. "May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her."
- Diane Hankinson Sumerlin, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Our prays are with the family doing the loss of Mrs.Hilda Donaldson daughter may God give you peace and peace during this time. Love, Carolyn Milton And Staff
- Handle With Loving Care, savannah, ga
My friendship with Hope goes back to First grade at Pennsylvania Ave. School. Hope and I became best friends and remained close friends through high school. After high school our paths in life changed but we remained friends through the years. When she would come home to Savannah to visit her family, we would sometimes see each other in the grocery store. My sisterly love for Hope and all of her family will remain constant. Give your mother a big hug for me and remember I love each of you.
- Diane Seckinger Eason, Savannah, GA
Although I did not personally know Mrs. Donaldson de Vries, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy. May your family find comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past as lovingly promised at Revelation 21:4.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
our deepest sympathy and love. hope was dearly loved, and we are devastated. our lives will never be the same. michael and liz walton and dot mattox
- Michael and Liz Walton, Orange Park, Fl
So sorry to hear about the passing of Hope , she was such a sweet and Beautiful Lady always!
- Frances Bazemore Bukowiec, Pembroke, Ga
We loved Hope with a love that families enjoy everyday. She was so loving and kind. She thought about us on special occasions and when we were under the weather. She was an awe inspiring soul. Always saying she was checking on us, singing Happy Birthday, mailing cards, trying to pay our way. Hope you are with us today and when we take our last breaths, we pray you will be there to greet us in the sweet by and by. Michael, Lizzie, and Dots.
- Walton, Orange Park, Fla
We loved Hope with a love that families enjoy everyday. She was so loving and kind. She thought about us on special occasions and when we were under the weather. She was an awe inspiring soul. Always saying she was checking on us, singing Happy Birthday, mailing cards, trying to pay our way. Hope you are with us today and when we take our last breaths, we pray you will be there to greet us in the sweet by and by. Michael, Lizzie, and Dots.
- Walton, Orange Park, Fla
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Hope and our time sailing on the Holland America ships. She was a very sweet soul heaven now has another angel.
- Robin Walker, Winter Garden, , Fl
Deepest condolences to you all. Hope what a beautiful soul you were, it has been an absolute honor to have meet you. We meet on the Eurodam while I was working in the spa. While I was pregnant with Liam you were like a mother to me. May you shine from above. Forever in our hearts.
- Lily, Brisbane , Qld
Missy, My heart breaks for your family at the news of your devastating loss. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Sending love to all of your family.
- Mandie Rainwater-Spratt, Cape Coral, FL
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Hope's family. Hope and I were very good friends through Jr. and High School. "May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her."
- Diane Hankinson Sumerlin, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Our prays are with the family doing the loss of Mrs.Hilda Donaldson daughter may God give you peace and peace during this time. Love, Carolyn Milton And Staff
- Handle With Loving Care, savannah, ga
My friendship with Hope goes back to First grade at Pennsylvania Ave. School. Hope and I became best friends and remained close friends through high school. After high school our paths in life changed but we remained friends through the years. When she would come home to Savannah to visit her family, we would sometimes see each other in the grocery store. My sisterly love for Hope and all of her family will remain constant. Give your mother a big hug for me and remember I love each of you.
- Diane Seckinger Eason, Savannah, GA
Although I did not personally know Mrs. Donaldson de Vries, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy. May your family find comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past as lovingly promised at Revelation 21:4.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
our deepest sympathy and love. hope was dearly loved, and we are devastated. our lives will never be the same. michael and liz walton and dot mattox
- Michael and Liz Walton, Orange Park, Fl
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
