Roger Bruce Boerema, passed peacefully into his Savior's presence on October 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tolsma Boerema.

He is survived by his four children; Elizabeth (Todd) Kingma, Janet (Scott) Spoelhof, Richard (Wende) Boerema, Mary Jill (Dr. Robert) Morren. Roger deeply loved and encouraged his grandchildren; Travis (Samantha) Kingma; Kristin Kingma; Kara (Nathan) Lowman; Kaitlin (Scott) DeMaagd; Jonathan (Anna) Spoelhof; Claire (Ben) Brouwer; Christopher (Emma), Jameson and Schuyler Boerema; Tyler (Grace), Nathan (Isabel), Austin and Logan Morren and 14 great grandchildren. Roger also cherished his nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

Roger was born April 19, 1934, the son of Simon and Carrie (Vos). His brother John (known as Jack) was four years older. Roger was a graduate of Calvin College, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. He practiced law for over 50 years and served as trustee of the Grand Rapids Bar Association. He was a life member of the Michigan State Bar Representative Assembly, Deputy Prosecutor of Kent County and adjunct professor in political science at Calvin College. Early in his career he was honored as the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce Young Man of the Year.

He and Mary spent summers on Lake Michigan in Macatawa Park and he served his community there for many years as a trustee.

Roger was dedicated to serving the Christian schools. He was secretary of the Christian School Education Foundation for 17 years. He was active in his faith and served in many leadership roles at LaGrave Christian Reformed Church. Roger was devoted to his family, church and community; serving the Lord Jesus Christ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grand Rapids Christian Schools or Westminster Church Downtown Food Pantry Mission (foodpantry.westminstergr.org).