Janet Boer

On Aug. 2, 2016, our dear mother and grandmother, Janet Boer, passed peacefully into heaven surrounded by the family she adored. She will be dearly missed. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Harold Boer, and her cherished son Dave, who died in the Air Florida Flight 82 that went down in the Potomac.
Janet, affectionately known as Dani, was born on Jan. 22, 1915, to Clyde and Blanche Violet Wilbur in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she met Harold, the boy next door. They married in 1936 and raised their family of five children. Her family was her greatest joy. She adored her children, Carol, Tom, Jane, Dave and Mary. She felt the same about the in-law sons and daughters: John, Marilyn, Dave, Linda and Raul.
She was a proud grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 19, and even one great-great grandchild. One of her many gifts was that she could make all of her loved ones feel special. She taught us all to be kind, and to bring a sense of humor to all situations. We loved her laugh. Her wit was spot on and she had that look, the one where she looked us in the eye and showed only loving-kindness and understanding, no judgement - just unconditional love. She cheered us on, cheered us up and prayed for our strength and happiness. We were blessed to have her in our lives.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Grand Haven, Michigan, for decades where she taught Sunday school and was a circle leader for many years. She enjoyed traveling, golf, tennis, painting, decorating, gardening and reading, but she most enjoyed being with her family.
We will continue to be inspired by her legacy of strength and grace, faith and love as we remember and miss her.
A memorial service is being planned for summer of 2017.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family.