Obituary of Jeanette Boone

Memorial Tribute Jeanette (Andringa) Boone, the daughter of Maggie (Elgersma) and Jake Andringa, was born on December 28, 1914 in Sanborn, Iowa. While growing up, she attended the Sanborn Christian School. She was united in marriage to Charles Boone on December 10, 1936 at her parents’ home in Sanborn. Following their marriage, Charles and Jeanette owned and operated the Phillips 66 station in Sanborn for 25 years. They were blessed with one daughter, Margaret. As of last December, they had been happily married for 72 years; all of those years spent living in Sanborn. When she wasn’t helping out at the service station, Jeanette took care of her home and family. She loved to sew, making most of her own clothes when she was able. She enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling. She was a life-long member of the Sanborn Christian Reformed Church. Following a brief illness, Jeanette passed away at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the age of 94. She is survived by her husband, Charles of Sanborn, and her daughter, Margaret Bosma of Hospers; one brother, Charles Andringa of Sanborn; her many beloved nephews and nieces; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jake, Pete and Fred Andringa; her son-in-law, Erwin Bosma. A Celebration of Life Jeanette Boone Born ~ December 28, 1914 Died ~ May 7, 2009 Age ~ 94 years 4 months 9 days Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 Christian Reformed Church ~ Sanborn, Iowa Officiating ~ Pastor Greg Dyk Organist ~ Thelma Elgersma Pianist ~ Starla Reitsma Special Music ~ Victory Voices “Until Then” Congregational Singing Processional ~ “Great is Thy Faithfulness” #556 “When Peace Like a River” #489 “What a Friend we Have in Jesus” #579 Recessional ~ “How Great Thou Art” #483 Pallbearers Jack Andringa Jim Andringa Jay Andringa Jeff Andringa Chad Andringa Shawn Andringa Ushers John Prins Lee Van Tol Henry Koldenhoven Interment Roseland Cemetery ~ Sanborn, Iowa