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Joel Boeve Obituary
Joel was born in Holland, Michigan, on August 11, 2005, to Ryan and Heather (Venema) Boeve. He was the youngest of the three Boeve children. Joel was a freshman at Hamilton High School and he attended the youth group at East Saugatuck Church, and family attended Cultivate. Joel loved sports of all kinds, participating in-person, watching sports, videogame competition, and outdoor sports. Joel was on football and basketball teams for Hamilton Schools, loved fishing, and enjoyed deer hunting with his brother, dad, and grandpa.
He is survived by his parents Ryan and Heather, his siblings: Elise and Jacob; grandparents: Bill and Carol Venema, Dave and Deb Boeve; great-grandparents Rev. Audley and Lillian Boeve, aunts and uncles: Mike and Monica Boeve, Stacey and Don Krueger, Mike and Sonjia Venema, Kimberly and Ben Ashby, Christina and Jake Oakes; and several cousins and extended family.
A public funeral service (masks required for attendance) will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 30, in the sanctuary at Ridgepoint Community Church, 340 104th Ave, Holland. (The service will be livestreamed at www.cultivateff.org, click the "Watch Live" button). A time of public visitation will be held at 9:45-10:45am Monday prior to the funeral at RidgePoint. Please wear your Hamilton gear if you come to the visitation/service. Interment will be in East Holland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, or Epilepsy Foundation.
Arrangements by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, Holland.
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Penny Price
November 30, 2020
My heart breaks for your whole family, hugs and prayers❣
Tina James
November 30, 2020
I cannot even begin to understand what you are going through right now, but I would like to offer my prayers and condolences. Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Kathryn Ruiter
November 30, 2020
Heather, Ryan, Elise and Jacob-
You don't know me. I'm friends with Jenny Goodpastor through moms in prayer.
I am a parent to 8 grade boy and 11 grade girl from whom attend Hamilton schools.
I am praying Isaiah 40:11 over you all. Jesus- tend for the Boeve family - your flock like a shepherd. God gathers his lambs in His arms and carries them close to his heart.
May you feel Jesus more near than you ever have as you grieve for Joel. Words are empty but I stand in the gap for you in prayer. Psalm 139 :9-10 also talks about how there is no place we can go where God is not present. May you feel that today.
Dillon Bramlett
November 30, 2020
Being Joel's counselor was a blessing and a privilege. In the week that I spent with him I could tell how amazing of a kid he was. I am praying for you guys and so are so many people out here in Arizona.
Savad Som
November 30, 2020
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss.
Michelle Schmucker
November 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.
Haley Pack
November 30, 2020
I've never met Joel, or any of the Boeves for that matter. All I knew is that I attended school with him. The other day, I checked my inbox to be met with a solemn message. I read that we lost one of our fellow students. I didn't even need to know who it was in order to feel the grief, because when someone so young passes, you know it's going to be an unreal experience for everyone they loved, like a nightmare no one can wake up from. And for that reason, the Boeves and everyone they know have my sympathy. It really isn't fair that we can loose people so early.
Ralph Fershee
November 30, 2020
Prayers for you all.
Ellen Berens
November 30, 2020
I will be joining your family virtually today to honor Joel's life. He was always such a polite, sweet boy. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Jan Oakes
November 28, 2020
I pray that your hearts may soon be filled with the peace that only Jesus can give ...... John 14:27
Rebecca Adams
November 28, 2020
I a so very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers!!!
Kitty Kole
November 28, 2020
I didn’t know Joel but I know his Venema grandparents from Zeeland and his Aunt Pauline. They speak so lovingly of him and how he will be missed. May God wrap his arms around the families who are in pain.
Alan and Lisa Finnie & Family
November 28, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and the difficult days ahead.
Judy Overbeek
November 28, 2020
Ryan,Heather, Elise and Jacob,I pray God's peace for you at this very difficult time I pray that you feel God's loving arms around you giving you comfort❤. Judy Overbeek
BILL & CAROLYN BLACK
November 28, 2020
SUCH A WONDERFUL KID.
Denise Brink
November 27, 2020
Joel, you are forever in our hearts. We will remember you always. Thank you for being such a great friend to Max. Your home and family were Max's second family. Rest In Peace #55. Heaven is your field now.
Terry Bochenek
November 27, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Boeve family.
Kelly Wding
November 27, 2020
Words cannot express how sorry we are that Joel is gone. You will be greatly missed.
laura skinner
November 26, 2020
I was very close to Jole sad to see him go he was a smiling kid and was always a joy to be around he will be missed love you bub sad to see you go but I am glad you are safe where you are now
Tara Dogger- Raad
November 26, 2020
So Sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family.
Kris and Dave Fraam
November 25, 2020
Heather and Ryan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are sorry for your loss.
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