Petronella Blok Boot

Petronella Blok Boot 1922 ~ 2009 Petronella Blok Boot, 86, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on January 18, 2009 in Sandy, Utah.Mother, lovingly known as mama, was born on April 18, 1922 in The Hague, Netherlands, to Franciscus and Jacoba Blok. She married her sweetheart Nicolaas C. Boot in The Hague, Netherlands on June 4, 1941. They became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1952. Together with their five children they immigrated to America in May 1956. 15 months later, her dear husband died in an industrial accident in New Jersey. A woman of great faith, and strength, she moved from New Jersey and made her home in Orem, Utah. Plans of coming to Utah to be sealed for time and all eternity were not diminished after the death of her husband. One year later on October 3, 1958, mama and papa were sealed together in the Logan Temple. She remained a widow all of her life, awaiting the day to be reunited with her one and only. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she had an unwavering testimony of the restored gospel and the atonement of Jesus Christ. She served diligently in all her church callings and was a Temple worker. She shared her testimony through many firesides with over 1,000 speaking engagements. She touched the lives of many with her experiences of World War II, food storage, faith, and endurance. She was proud to be an American citizen, her heart was full of gratitude and thanksgiving for the privilege and blessing to live in this great land. She retired from Alpine School District after 17 years of working in the school lunch program, 13 years as manager. At the age of 55, she fulfilled her dream to serve a mission for the church, back to the land of her birth, in the Netherlands Amsterdam Mission. She is survived by her children, Elisabeth (Drew) Long, Annie (F.R.) Long, of Sandy; Nic (Joyce) Boot, Provo; Robert (Lorna) Boot, Georgia; Elyn (Michael) Rasmussen, Alpine; and sister Johanna Van Meerbeek, Netherlands. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicolaas, granddaughter Kristen, and great-granddaughter Gabrielle; brothers, Henry, Franciscus and Gysbert; sisters, Jacoba and Catharina. Her family was the pride and joy of her life. Always knowing the exact number of posterity, she leaves behind 30 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Our mother led an exemplary life, Christ-like, in every word and deed. She will be greatly missed, but there is comfort in knowing that mama and papa are together again. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 11 am in the Crescent Ridge Stake Center 11000 S. 1300 E. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. in Sandy and also on Thursday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences can be sent to www.larkinmortuary.com