Boon, Gerritt (George) (Died)

BOON, Gerrit (George) - Peacefully, at the Trillium Christian Retirement Home, on Friday, March 24, 2017, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Eva (nee Byl). Dear father of Glenda and husband Martin Vlietstra, of Missouri; Albert and wife Rita, of Alberta; Wilfred and wife Wilma, of Norwich; Madelyn and husband Jake Rozendaal, of Alberta; and Tom and wife Stella, of Burgessville. He will be missed by his 40 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandchild. Brother of Albartus (deceased) & Gerritje (deceased) Boon, Hennie & Wim (deceased) Meijer, Maartje (deceased) & Geurt Vande Scheur, Geurt & Stieneke Boon, Jannie Boon, Jan & Dini Boon and Allie & Maas Van Veldhuizen. Brother-in-law to Leen (deceased) & Leentje (deceased) Snijders, Leen & Lena Byl, John (deceased) & Jacoba (deceased) Weeda, Arie (deceased) & Maria (deceased) Joosse, Hendrika & John Lobbezoo, Peter (deceased) & Pauline Vanderweerd, Marinus Byl, Carl & Audrey Koudys and John & Reata Byl. Family and friends will be received at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation, 49 Main Street East, Norwich, ON, on Tuesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Funeral service will be held in the church on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Reverend E. Hakvoort to officiate, D.V. Interment at Norwich Cemetery, at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 519-863-3020 . Online condolences may be made at www.arn-lockiefuneralhome.com