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William DeBoer

Saturday, September 21, 1935 - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

William DeBoer

Obituary and Life History

With his family by his side on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at University Hospital, London, William DeBoer, 76 years, of Wyoming. He will be missed by his wife Anne. He was a loving father to Wes and Dorothy DeBoer, Mike and Grace DeBoer, Steve and Debbie DeBoer, Rick and Carol DeBoer, John...

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and Sarina DeBoer, and Julie and Chuck Vriesema, and grandfather to thirty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Bill was a brother to four brothers and three sisters and his wife’s five brothers and sisters. He was predeceased by a grandson Dylan DeBoer, a sister Frances Boelens, and his brothers-in-law Klaas and Gary Huizinga. Bill was an active member of the Wyoming C.R.C. serving as an Elder for many years, was an active member of the John Knox Christian School Society serving as chairman of the board, he was a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, was active with the Canadian Food Grains Bank, and was a volunteer for Bibles for Mission Thrift Store. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. from the Wyoming Christian Reformed Church (Confederation Line near Broadway St.) Wyoming. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wyoming Christian Reformed Church. Interment will be held in Wyoming Cemetery. As expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to John Knox Christian School. Memories, condolences, and pictures may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com.

Visitation

  • Date and Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2012
  • Location: Wyoming Christian Reformed Church, Confederation Line, Wyoming

Funeral Details

  • Date and Time: Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM
  • Location: Wyoming Christian Reformed Church, Confederation Line, Wyoming

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Condolences

  • I want to express my condolences to Mrs. DeBoer and all the family for your great loss. May the Lord comfort you with His peace during this time and in the coming days. As with Klaas Huizinga, I have good memories of speaking with Mr. DeBoer in Frisian at church and community functions.

    - John Bouma, Clearwater, Kansas

  • deepest sympathies thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We are thinking and praying for you

    - Sara and Jeff and Family Karr (nee Vandertil), sarnia

  • Uncle Bill let me roam his barns as a little girl. He deliberately mispronounced my name. He was my catechism teacher, and I still remember some of his teaching and examples. His love for the Lord was always very obvious. I thank the Lord for his faithful life. Love to Aunt Ann and all the family.

    - Angela Bout (nee De Boer), Tepic, Nayarit

  • We want to express our deepest sympathy to Anne and the entire family in this your great loss. May the God of ALL comfort hold you in HIS ever loving arms. The battle is not over but the VICTORY has already been won. Praise God!

    - Eno & Rita Vandertil, SOMBRA, ON

  • We are shocked and saddenened by Bill's passing. He was a good neighbour and friend.....always smiling and happy! We will miss seeing him doing his yardwork and enjoying the day. our condolences to all of your family....you our in our thoughts and prayers. Linda and Jim

    - Linda and Jim Kapala, Wyoming, On

  • My condolences to the family in your loss. It was always a pleasure to see Bill's smile and good nature. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Keith McManus

    - Keith McManus, Wyoming, Ontario

  • As a Volunteer Transportation Coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society in Sarnia, I knew Bill over the last 4 years, mostly by his wonderfully pleasant voice over the phone, whenever I called to ask him to drive a client for us. Bill was always at the ready to help out and rare was the occasion when he wasn't available to come to the aid of a cancer patient, even at a moment's notice! Those who rode in his car are forever grateful for his gentle kindness and generosity and I already miss my weekly dose of Bill's smiling voice and caring ways. Sharing in your grief, I pray for your strength & courage and I wish you peace.

    - Tanis Wright, Sarnia, Ontario

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Gifts & Donations

As expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to John Knox Christian School.