Broer Lanting

was born in Oosthem, Friesland, in The Netherlands, on December 22, 1921 and passed away at his home in Chino on March 4, 2009 from bone cancer. Surviving is wife Audrey (Vander Schaaf) Lanting of Chino: Son Myer Lanting of Oakdale, Ca: daughter Ann-Marie Holle of Dublin, TX: son Earl Lanting of Oak Hills, Ca: son Bruce Lanting of Dublin TX: son Steve Lanting of Fontana, Ca: daughter Florence Singleton of Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. He was preceded in death by two daughters, infant Corleen from pneumonia in 1951 and Marilyn from a car accident at age 21 in 1987. He also had 27 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Broer was very active in the city of Chino since moving to the area in 1955. He was a Chamber of Commerce Director for seven years and President of the Chamber from 1960-1961. He served many years on the Dairy Committee and was Chairman of the Dairy Festival Jr. Fair. He was a member of the Chino Unified School Board of Education for seven years, serving as School Board President for two of those years. He was Chairman of the 1967 United Fund Business & Agriculture, charter member of Toastmasters 2504, and charter member of the Chino Historical Society. He was on the County Committee for School Organization for 10 years, on the West End YMCA Board of Directors for 4 years and a Chino Rotarian for 34 years with 30 years of perfect attendance. As a dairyman, his goal was to produce quality milk which awarded him over 40 p lates, plaques and medals won in competitions. He served the dairy industry as Chairman of the Farm Bureau Dairy Center, Chairman of the Southern California Producers Advisory Board, Chairman of the Valley Dairymen Coop and Chairman of the Milk Producers Council. He also served as a Director of the First Trust Bank from 1964-1992 and as a Director at Hi Grade Milk Producers. Broer's love for the Lord was reflected in the many faithful years he served within the spiritual community. He was on the Salvation A rmy Advisory Board for 11 years. Founding President of Inland Christian Home, a charter member of Chino Christian Businessmen, and a member of Gideons International for 38 years. Broer was a charter member of Chino Valley Reformed Church where he taught Sunday School for 35 years, sang in the choir for 40 years and held numerous offices. His testimony was simple: "Jesus is real. Don't ever neglect Him. Trust and obey. There's no other way." Services for Broer Lanting will be at 11am Monday, March 9 at Ontar io United Reformed Church. The Viewing will be Sunday March 8 from 2-5pm at FDA Pierce Brothers Griffith in Chino. Memorial gifts may be given in honor of Broer to Gideons International and/or VNA Hospice(150 West First St. Ste.270 Claremont, Ca.)