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Warren J
Boer
Jun 24, 1938 — Sep 8, 2026
Warren J Boer, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joanne Mae Zondervan Boer. He is survived by his children, Terry Boer and Kimberly Patton, Greg and Michele Boer, Janella "Missy" and Todd Harkema; grandchildren Bryan and Elizabeth Boer, Sara and Pete Childerson, Rachel and Cal Thorne, Garrit Harkema and fiancée Lauren Abrell, Lucas Boer and Spencer White, Elliana Boer; great-grandchildren Henry Boer, Elliott Boer and Emily Boer; brother Randy and Pam Boer; sister-in-law Judy Boer; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Frances Boer; brother Roger W. Boer; in-laws Bernard D Sr and Wilma Zondervan; Bernard D Jr and Beverly Zondervan Jensen. Warren was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. After graduating from Calvin Theological Seminary, he became an ordained pastor of the Christian Reformed Church for over 60 years. He received his master's degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. Warren had a private counseling practice before taking the position of Director of the Broene Counseling Center at Calvin University. Warren was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed attending and cheering on his children in their various sporting events and was always supportive in all their endeavors. Warren was an avid golfer and University of Michigan fan. He particularly enjoyed the Michigan football games that he attended as a season ticket holder for many years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 2:30 pm at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Rebecca Jordan-Heys officiating. Friends may meet with the family prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the church. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/@CalvinChurchGR/streams. Private graveside services will be held immediately following the service at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Assistance at Calvin Christian Reformed Church or Holland Home Resident Assistance Fund.
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